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Irene

Glorious musical comedy of the girl in the Alice Blue Gown!
Apr 23, 1940 · 1h 41m
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Comedy
Romance
Music

PLOT

Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.

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CAST

Anna Neagle
Irene O'Dare
Ray Milland
Don Marshall
Roland Young
Mr. Smith
Alan Marshal
Bob Vincent
May Robson
Granny O'Dare
Billie Burke
Mrs. Herman Vincent
Arthur Treacher
Bretherton
Marsha Hunt
Miss Eleanor Worth
Directed by Herbert Wilcox

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
RKO Radio Pictures, Imperadio Pictures Ltd.
Country
US

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