The Great Lover
"Hope at his funniest!"
Originally released in 1949. The Great Lover is a comedy film. directed by Alexander Hall. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, and Roland Young
Synopsis
The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster Freddie Hunter and his troop of boys. Freddie, who's been a "boy scout" too long, has designs on gorgeous Duchess Alexandria. The boys, far better organized than Freddie, are determined to save him from himself. But who will save Freddie from being the killer's next victim?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Hope
as Freddie Hunter
Rhonda Fleming
as Duchess Alexandria
Roland Young
as C.J. Dabney
Roland Culver
as Grand Duke Maximillian
Richard Lyon
as Stanley Wilson
Gary Gray
as Tommy O'Connor
Jerry Hunter
as Herbie
Jackie Jackson
as Joe
Wright Esser
as Steve (as Karl Wright Esser)
Orley Lindgren
as Bill
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hope Enterprises
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Lover about?
The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster ...
Who directed The Great Lover?
The Great Lover was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is The Great Lover?
The Great Lover has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Great Lover released?
The Great Lover was released on November 23, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Lover?
The main cast of The Great Lover includes Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Roland Young, Roland Culver, Richard Lyon.