Tell It to a Star
Originally released in 1945. Tell It to a Star is a music/comedy film. directed by Frank McDonald. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ruth Terry, Alan Mowbray, and Franklin Pangborn
Synopsis
Carol (Ruth Terry), the cigarette girl at a swank Palm Springs hotel, dreams of singing in the establishment's nightclub. She gets a chance when her well-to-do uncle, "Colonel" Morgan (Alan Mowbray), and a pal blow into town ... until their visit turns out to be a con job. Carol's voice impresses the bandleader (Robert Livingston), but the hotel manager (Franklin Pangborn), still smarting from Morgan's chicanery, isn't ready to give her a chance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ruth Terry
as Carol Lambert
Alan Mowbray
as Col. Ambrose Morgan
Franklin Pangborn
as Horace Lovelace
Robert Livingston
as Gene Ritchie
Isabel Randolph
as Mrs. Whitmore
Frank Orth
as Augustus T. Goodman
Lorna Gray
as Mona St. Clair
George Chandler
as Al Marx
Tom Dugan
as Ed Smith
Mary McCarty
as Miss Dobson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tell It to a Star about?
Carol (Ruth Terry), the cigarette girl at a swank Palm Springs hotel, dreams of singing in the establishment's nightclub. She gets a chance when her well-to-do uncle, "Colonel" Morgan (Alan Mowbray...
Who directed Tell It to a Star?
Tell It to a Star was directed by Frank McDonald.
How long is Tell It to a Star?
Tell It to a Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Tell It to a Star released?
Tell It to a Star was released on August 16, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tell It to a Star?
The main cast of Tell It to a Star includes Ruth Terry, Alan Mowbray, Franklin Pangborn, Robert Livingston, Isabel Randolph.