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Redhead from Manhattan
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Wikipedia article
'Redhead from Manhattan' is a 1943 comedy film directed by Lew Landers and written by Joseph Hoffman. The film stars Lupe Vlez in one of her last screen appearances, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan, Gerald Mohr, Lillian Yarbo and Arthur Loft. The film was released on May 6, 1943, by Columbia Pictures.'The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1941-50' by The American Film Institute, c. 1999[http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=629 The AFI Catalog of Feature Films:'..Redhead from Manhattan']
Plot
Lupe Vlez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Cast
*Lupe Vlez as Rita Manners/Elaine Manners
*Michael Duane as Jimmy Randall
*Tim Ryan as Mike Glendon
*Gerald Mohr as Chick Andrews
*Lillian Yarbo as Polly
*Arthur Loft as Sig Hammersmith
*Lewis Wilson as Paul
*Douglas Leavitt as Joe
*Clancy Cooper as Policeman
*Johnny Mitchell as Marty Britt
*Lillian Yarbo as Polly
References
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