Variety Girl (1947)
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This story of two young hopefuls who come to Hollywood is merely a thin device to feature almost every star working for Paramount Studios in 1947. Mary Hatcher plays Catherine Brown, a woman of humble origins who arrives in Hollywood, where she meets another wanna-be movie star, Amber La Vonne (Olga… More This story of two young hopefuls who come to Hollywood is merely a thin device to feature almost every star working for Paramount Studios in 1947. Mary Hatcher plays Catherine Brown, a woman of humble origins who arrives in Hollywood, where she meets another wanna-be movie star, Amber La Vonne (Olga San Juan). They work their way through the Paramount studios, trying to impress every important person. Mostly, the film is a cavalcade of songs by various stars that take place at several studio and Hollywood locations, including the famous Brown Derby restaurant. Many of the film's songs were written by Frank Loesser. Dorothy Lamour and Alan Ladd sing "Tallahassee"; Bing Crosby and Bob Hope play golf and sing a duet, "Harmony"; the Original Dixieland Jazz Band plays "Tiger Rag"; and a host of other top performers of the era appear in brief cameos. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.
- Directed By
- George Marshall
- Written By
- Edmund Hartman
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Aug 29, 1947 Wide
- On DVD
- Feb 23, 1999
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Cast
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Eric Aldenas Makeup man -
Mary Hatcheras Catherine Brown -
Olga San Juanas Amber LaVonne
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William Bendixas Himself -
DeForest Kelleyas Bob Kirby -
Macdonald Careyas Himself
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Joan Caulfieldas Guest -
William Demarestas Barker -
Frank Faylenas Stage Manager
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Stanley Clementsas Himself -
Pinto Colvigas Special voice impersonation -
Frank Fergusonas J.R. O'Connell
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Gary Cooperas Guest -
Johnny Coyas Himself -
Bing Crosbyas Guest Star
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Cass Daleyas Herself -
Howard Da Silvaas Himself -
Edgar Dearingas Cop
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Billy De Wolfeas Himself -
Ann Doranas Hairdresser -
Barry Fitzgeraldas Guest
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Mona Freemanas Herself -
Paulette Goddardas Herself -
Sterling Haydenas Himself
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Jerry Jamesas Assistant Director -
Roberta Jonayas Girl -
Dick Keeneas Dog Trainer
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Cecil Kellawayas Himself -
Patric Knowlesas Himself -
Alan Laddas Himself
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Veronica Lakeas Guest -
Dorothy Lamouras Herself -
Burt Lancasteras Guest
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John Lundas Himself -
Diana Lynnas Herself -
Frank Mayoas Director
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Torben Meyeras Andre the Headwaiter at Brown Derby -
Ray Millandas Himself -
Jack Nortonas Busboy at Brown Derby
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Nanette Parksas Herself -
Elaine Rileyas Cashier -
Gail Russellas Guest
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Lizabeth Scottas Herself -
Barbara Stanwyckas Guest -
Glenn Tryonas Bill Farris
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Sonny Tuftsas Himself -
Charles Victoras Assistant to Mr. O'Connell -
Nella Walkeras Mrs. Webster
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Richard Webbas Himself -
Arleen Whelanas Herself -
Walter Abelas Himself
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Pearl Baileyas Specialty -
Lucille Barkleyas Secretary -
Patricia Barry
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Mildred Boydas Sister Jenkins' Daughter -
Carolyn Butleras Secretary -
Charles Colemanas Man at steambath
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Catherine Craigas Secretary -
Willa Pearl Curtisas Sister Jenkins -
Roger Dannas Himself
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Hal K. Dawsonas Man at steambath -
Eddie Fetherstoneas Man at steambath -
Joel Friendas Specialty dancer
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Wanda Hendrixas Herself -
Len Hendryas Man at steambath -
Russell Hicksas Man at steambath
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Raymond Largayas Director of Variety Club -
Jim and Mildred Mulcay -
Lorin Rakeras Man at Steam Bath
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Mikhail Rasumnyas Himself -
Spike Jones Orchestra -
Sammy Steinas Masseur
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Virginia Wellesas Herself -
Crane Whitleyas Man at steambath -
Cecil B. DeMilleas Himself
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Spike Jonesas Himself -
Mitchell Leisenas Himself -
Alma Macrorieas Proprietress
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George Reevesas Himself -
William Snyder -
John Stanleyas Specialty dancer
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Pat Moranas Drunken Tumbling Act -
June Harrisas Herself -
Audrey Saundersas One of the Six DeWaynes
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Bob Aldenas Autograph Seeker -
Duke Johnsonas Juggler -
Albert Ruizas Specialty Dancer
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Barney Dean -
George Marshall -
Renee Randallas Usherette
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Sally Rawlinson -
Ray Saundersas One of the Six DeWaynes