Best Foot Forward
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Honey of a Musical"
Originally released in 1943. Best Foot Forward is a comedy/music film. directed by Edward Buzzell.
Starring Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, and Virginia Weidler
Synopsis
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.7M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucille Ball
as Lucille Ball
William Gaxton
as Jack O'Riley
Virginia Weidler
as Helen Schlesinger
Tommy Dix
as Elwood C. "Bud" Hooper
Nancy Walker
as Nancy - Blind Date
June Allyson
as Ethel
Kenny Bowers
as Dutch Miller
Gloria DeHaven
as Minerva Fierce
Jack Jordan
as Harvey "Hunk" Hoyt
Chill Wills
as Chester Short
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,162,000
- Revenue
- $2,704,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Foot Forward about?
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost...
Who directed Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward was directed by Edward Buzzell.
How long is Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Best Foot Forward released?
Best Foot Forward was released on October 8, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Best Foot Forward?
The main cast of Best Foot Forward includes Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Tommy Dix, Nancy Walker.