Sweet Genevieve
Originally released in 1947. Sweet Genevieve is a comedy film. directed by Arthur Dreifuss. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Porter, Jimmy Lydon, and Gloria Marlen
Synopsis
The biggest town problem is worrying whether the high school basketball team will win the championship...until racketeers move into town and the kids begin to bet on horses, become overly fond of stripped-down racing cars, and Genevieve Rogers (Jean Porter) suspects her father of being too fond of the school principal's secretary. Town nerd Bill Kennedy (Jimmy Lydon) invents a new fuel amidst rumors that - horrors - the basketball game might be fixed. River City is not the only town that has trouble starting with a "T" and there's not a pool hall in sight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Genevieve about?
The biggest town problem is worrying whether the high school basketball team will win the championship...until racketeers move into town and the kids begin to bet on horses, become overly fond of s...
Who directed Sweet Genevieve?
Sweet Genevieve was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
How long is Sweet Genevieve?
Sweet Genevieve has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Sweet Genevieve released?
Sweet Genevieve was released on October 23, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Genevieve?
The main cast of Sweet Genevieve includes Jean Porter, Jimmy Lydon, Gloria Marlen, Lucien Littlefield, Ralph Hodges.