Rhythm on the River
Originally released in 1940. Rhythm on the River is a comedy/music film. directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Starring Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, and Basil Rathbone
Synopsis
Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to sell their songs under their own name. The problem is every song publisher thinks they're copying Courtney's style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bing Crosby
as Bob Sommers
Mary Martin
as Cherry Lane
Basil Rathbone
as Oliver Courtney
Oscar Levant
as Billy Starbuck
Oscar Shaw
as Charlie Goodrich
Charley Grapewin
as Uncle Caleb
Lillian Cornell
as Millie Starling
William Frawley
as Mr. Westlake
Jeanne Cagney
as Country cousin
Charles Lane
as Bernard Schwartz
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhythm on the River about?
Popular songwriter Oliver Courtney has been getting by for years using one ghost writer for his music and another for his lyrics. When both writers meet at an inn, they fall in love and then try to...
Who directed Rhythm on the River?
Rhythm on the River was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
How long is Rhythm on the River?
Rhythm on the River has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Rhythm on the River released?
Rhythm on the River was released on August 28, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rhythm on the River?
The main cast of Rhythm on the River includes Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Basil Rathbone, Oscar Levant, Oscar Shaw.