What's Cookin'?
"It's A Swingeroo... Rootin', zootin' swing-stars... 'teen-stars... hot licks and hep-cats!"
Originally released in 1942. What's Cookin'? is a comedy/music film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, and Laverne Andrews
Synopsis
J. P. Courtney wants to update the music on the radio program he sponsors, but his wife, Agatha Courtney, is the final authority and addicted to the classics and won't allow him to replace Professor Bistell and his symphonic orchestra. Conspiring with his daughter Sue and her friends, Marvo the Great, the Andrews Sisters, Anne Payne and bandleader Woody Herman, they devise a sabotage plot that gets rid of Professor Bistell, and a new sound is soon heard on the program.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patty Andrews
as Patty Andrews
Maxene Andrews
as Maxene Andrews
Laverne Andrews
as Laverne Andrews
Jane Frazee
as Anne Payne
Robert Paige
as Bob J. Riley
Gloria Jean
as Sue Courtney
Leo Carrillo
as Marvo the Great
Charles Butterworth
as J. P. Courtney
Billie Burke
as Agatha Courtney
Grace McDonald
as Angela
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What's Cookin'? about?
J. P. Courtney wants to update the music on the radio program he sponsors, but his wife, Agatha Courtney, is the final authority and addicted to the classics and won't allow him to replace Professo...
Who directed What's Cookin'??
What's Cookin'? was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is What's Cookin'??
What's Cookin'? has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was What's Cookin'? released?
What's Cookin'? was released on February 20, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What's Cookin'??
The main cast of What's Cookin'? includes Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Jane Frazee, Robert Paige.