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Vivacious Lady

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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James Stewart and Ginger Rogers in Vivacious Lady (1938)
A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.
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A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.

  • Director
    • George Stevens
  • Writers
    • P.J. Wolfson
    • Ernest Pagano
    • I.A.R. Wylie
  • Stars
    • Ginger Rogers
    • James Stewart
    • James Ellison
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Stevens
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson
      • Ernest Pagano
      • I.A.R. Wylie
    • Stars
      • Ginger Rogers
      • James Stewart
      • James Ellison
    • 65User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers
    • Francey Morgan
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Peter Morgan, Jr.
    James Ellison
    James Ellison
    • Keith Morgan
    Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi
    • Martha Morgan
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Peter Morgan, Sr.
    Frances Mercer
    Frances Mercer
    • Helen
    Phyllis Kennedy
    Phyllis Kennedy
    • Jenny
    Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn
    • Apartment Manager
    Grady Sutton
    Grady Sutton
    • Culpepper - Teaching Assistant
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Charlie - Waiter Captain
    Alec Craig
    Alec Craig
    • Joseph - Chauffeur
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Train Porter
    Bobby Barber
    Bobby Barber
    • Italian Waiter at Nightclub
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Bennett
    Lee Bennett
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Eugene Burr
    • Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Campbell
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Spencer Charters
    Spencer Charters
    • Henpecked Husband Shaving on Train
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Stevens
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson
      • Ernest Pagano
      • I.A.R. Wylie
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    • Trivia
      Ginger Rogers recommended Jimmy Stewart for this film, even though they had not worked on a film together previously. The two were dating at the time, and with Rogers being one of RKO's biggest stars, she got her way.
    • Quotes

      Helen: You know, Peter and I are engaged to be married.

      Francey: Oh, is that so?

      Helen: Not that I think knowing that would make a big difference to you.

      Francey: Well, no.

      Helen: You see, Peter needs protection against a certain type of woman.

      Francey: Oh, I could work on that.

      Helen: Now, are you going to mind your own businesses, or must I really give you a piece of my mind?

      Francey: Oh, I couldn't take the last piece.

      [the female fisticuffs begin after this, with Helen slapping Francey]

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are listed on the glass panels of a revolving hat display.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Untouchables: Search for a Dead Man (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      You'll Be Reminded of Me
      (1938)
      Written by George Jessel, Jack Meskill, and Ted Shapiro
      Played during the opening and closing credits
      Sung by Ginger Rogers (uncredited) at the nightclub
      Played as background music often

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    9/10

    They're called "classics" for a reason

    It is no secret that my all-time favorite actor is Jimmy Stewart. Every Oscar season, I get an opportunity to catch up on some of his films I haven't seen. Today, Turner Classic Movies played Vivacious Lady. This two-time academy award nominee was a very fun film.

    Ginger Rogers' upbeat and fun-loving leading lady is perfect opposite Stewart's shy, but stouthearted leading man. The two work amazing together. It is the epitome of the screwball comedic-romance popular in the 30' and 40's. I have never been a big fan of Ginger Rogers, but I love her in this.

    If you can tear yourself away from whiz-bang special effects and poorly-written blockbusters featuring today's megastars... movies like these are worth a look. Not only are the actors much more interesting, but the writing is superior to the majority of films released today.
    • cdoelle
    • Feb 20, 2007
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    • Release date
      • August 7, 1938 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hans hemliga fru
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $703,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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