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Redhead from Manhattan (1943)

NR · 1943-05-06 · 1h 4m · EN
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Song and Dance...Swing and Romance...To Knock You For a LUPE!

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.

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Lew LandersDirectorJoseph HoffmanWriter

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Lupe VélezLupe VélezRita Manners / Elaine MannersMichael DuaneMichael DuaneJimmy RandallTim RyanTim RyanMike GlendonGerald MohrGerald MohrChick AndrewsLillian YarboLillian YarboPollyArthur LoftArthur LoftSig HammersmithLewis WilsonLewis WilsonPaulDouglas LeavittDouglas LeavittJoeClancy CooperClancy CooperPolicemanJohnny MitchellJohnny MitchellMarty BrittLynton BrentLynton BrentMusicianStanley BrownStanley BrownClarinet Player

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What is Redhead from Manhattan 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.

How long is Redhead from Manhattan?

Redhead from Manhattan has a runtime of 64 minutes.