Duchess of Idaho (1950)
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This formula Esther Williams musical casts the star as Midwestern carnival swimmer Christine Duncan, in love with bandleader Dick Layn (Van Johnson). Attempting to smooth the course of romance for her friend Ellen Hallet (Paula Raymond), Christine makes a play for Ellen's wealthy boss Douglas J.… More This formula Esther Williams musical casts the star as Midwestern carnival swimmer Christine Duncan, in love with bandleader Dick Layn (Van Johnson). Attempting to smooth the course of romance for her friend Ellen Hallet (Paula Raymond), Christine makes a play for Ellen's wealthy boss Douglas J. Morrissen, Jr. (John Lund). Ellen wants to protect Douglas from fortune hunters, so Christine pretends to be a fortune hunter, so that he'll appreciate anew how much Ellen cares for him. Confused? So is Dick, who can't fathom Christine's bizarre behavior. If for nothing else, Duchess of Idaho is memorable as the "comeback" picture for dancing star Eleanor Powell, who has just as little to do as her fellow guest stars Lena Horne and (unbilled) Red Skelton. Watch for Amanda Gunsmoke Blake and Dick Sergeant Preston Simmons in supporting roles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 14, 1950 Wide
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Cast
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Esther Williams
as Christine Riverton Duncan
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Van Johnson
as Dick Layn
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John Lund
as Douglas J. Morrissen Jr.
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Paula Raymond
as Ellen Hallet
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Clinton Sundberg
as Matson
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Connie Haines
as Peggy Elliott
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Mel Tormé
as Cyril
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Amanda Blake
as Linda Kinston
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Tommy Farrell
as Chuck
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Sig Arno
as Mons. Le Blanche
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Mae Clarke
as Betty the flower girl
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Lena Horne
as Guest Star
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J. Louis Johnson
as Pullman Porter
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The Jubalaires
as Themselves
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Harold Miller
as Men at Table
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Eleanor Powell
as Specialty
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Red Skelton
as Guest Star
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Charles Smith
as Johnny
- Larry Steers
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John Trebach
as Waiter
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Bunny Waters
as Marsha
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Allan Ray
as Elevator Man
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Suzanne Ridgway
as Cleo
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Dick Simmons
as Alec J. Collins
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Roger Moore
as Escort