If I'm Lucky
Originally released in 1946. If I'm Lucky is a music film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, and Harry James
Synopsis
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate is really a stooge for a corrupt political machine, which discovers the band's handsome and appealing singer would make a better stooge. Meanwhile, romance blossoms between the band's singers. When election day approaches, the band's singer wants out of the campaign, but the machine threatens to smear him and his pals in the band if he quits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vivian Blaine
as Linda Farrell
Perry Como
as Allen Clark
Harry James
as Earl Gordon
Carmen Miranda
as Michelle O'Toole
Phil Silvers
as Wallingham M. 'Wally' Jones
Edgar Buchanan
as Darius J. Magonnagle
Reed Hadley
as Jed Conklin, Magonnagle's Campaign Manager
Edward Keane
as Golfer (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
as Mug in Leather Jacket (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
as Politician on Stage at Rally (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is If I'm Lucky about?
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate is really a stooge for a corrupt political machi...
Who directed If I'm Lucky?
If I'm Lucky was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is If I'm Lucky?
If I'm Lucky has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was If I'm Lucky released?
If I'm Lucky was released on September 2, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in If I'm Lucky?
The main cast of If I'm Lucky includes Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Harry James, Carmen Miranda, Phil Silvers.