Redhead from Manhattan (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1943, Redhead from Manhattan is a comedy film directed by Lew Landers, running about 64 minutes. “Song and Dance...Swing and Romance...To Knock You For a LUPE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Who’s in it. Redhead from Manhattan stars Lupe Vélez as Rita Manners / Elaine Manners, Michael Duane as Jimmy Randall, Tim Ryan as Mike Glendon and Gerald Mohr as Chick Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Redhead from Manhattan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Redhead from Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Redhead from Manhattan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Redhead from Manhattan (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Redhead from Manhattan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Redhead from Manhattan worth watching?
- Redhead from Manhattan holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Redhead from Manhattan?
- Redhead from Manhattan stars Lupe Vélez, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan, Gerald Mohr and Lillian Yarbo.
- When was Redhead from Manhattan released?
- Redhead from Manhattan was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.