Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943)
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69% of users liked it
(87 ratings)
Though a lesser 20th Century-Fox musical, Hello, Frisco, Hello was one of the studio's most successful wartime efforts. John Payne plays Johnny Cornell, a sharp wheeler-dealer operating on the Barbary Coast at the turn of the century. With the help of his songstress girlfriend Trudy Evans (Alice… More Though a lesser 20th Century-Fox musical, Hello, Frisco, Hello was one of the studio's most successful wartime efforts. John Payne plays Johnny Cornell, a sharp wheeler-dealer operating on the Barbary Coast at the turn of the century. With the help of his songstress girlfriend Trudy Evans (Alice Faye), Johnny gains a reputation as a first-class showman. Soon, however, success goes to Johnny's head, and he deserts Trudy in favor of Nob Hill socialite Bernice Croft (Lynn Bari). The disheartened Trudy heads to England, where she becomes the toast of London's theatrical set. Meanwhile, Johnny marries Bernice, who talks him into a series of money-losing "artistic" theatrical ventures. Learning of the reversal in Johnny's fortunes, Trudy secretly finances his comeback, leading to a happy ending for everyone except the pretentious Bernice. A loose reworking of 1936's King of Burlesque, Hello, Frisco Hello benefits from the comedy relief of Jack Oakie and from a string of enjoyable tunes, including the Oscar-winning "You'll Never Know." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Written By
- Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Richard Macauley
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1943 Wide
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
The charm is missing, the conflict is bland, and the sluggish story feels like a chore to get through.
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Cast
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Alice Faye
as Trudy Evans
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John Payne
as Johnny Cornell
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Jack Oakie
as Dan Daley
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Lynn Bari
as Bernice Croft
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Laird Cregar
as Sam Weaver
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June Havoc
as Beulah Clancy
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Ward Bond
as Sharkey
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Aubrey Mather
as Charles Cochran
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John Archer
as Ned Clark
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George Lloyd
as Proprietor
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Frank Darien
as Missionary
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Harry Hayden
as Burkham
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Eddie Dunn
as Foreman
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Charles Cane
as O'Riley
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Kirby Grant
as Specialty Singer
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Mary Field
as Cockney Maid
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George Barbier
as Col. Weatherby
- Fortunio Bonanova
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Lynne Marie Brown
as Roller Skating Specialty
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Ken Christy
as Headwaiter
- Gino Corrado
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Esther Dale
as Aunt Harriett
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Edward Earle
as Stage Manager
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James Flavin
as Headwaiter
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Ruth Gillette
as Singer
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Adia Kuznetzoff
as Opera Singer
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Frank Orth
as Lou the bartender
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Frank M. Thomas
as Auctioneer
- John Sinclair
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Ed Mundy
as Preacher
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Jack Stoney
as Drunk
