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Romantic comedy

Forever, Darling (1956): Cast

Forever, Darling (1956) movie poster

Forever, Darling is a 1956 romantic comedy directed by Alexander Hall, starring Lucille Ball as Susan Vega, Desi Arnaz and John Hoyt. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Forever, Darling (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Alexander Hall
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forever, Darling About?

The premise of Forever, Darling without spoilers.

M‑G‑M presents this riotous new Technicolor comedy about Susan and Lorenzo, a couple married five years who are beginning to drift apart. Only Susan sees an angel who warns her that trouble looms unless they mend their relationship. Meanwhile Lorenzo, a chemist developing insecticide #383 at Finlay Vega Chemical Co., plans to test it on a camping trip with Susan, which devolves into a chaotic obstacle course.

Forever, Darling Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • title song
  • ball and arnaz
  • reference to robert taylor
  • reference to gregory peck
  • reference to ava gardner
  • mason and calhern
  • guardian angel
  • marriage
  • angel
  • redheaded woman
  • real life husband and wife play husband and wife
  • wife and husband lead actors
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Cast & crew

Forever, Darling Cast & Characters

Lucille Ball leads the cast as Susan Vega, with Desi Arnaz as Lorenzo Xavier 'Larry' Vega and John Hoyt as Bill Finlay. Directed by Alexander Hall; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Forever, Darling

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From the director

More from Alexander Hall

More films directed by Alexander Hall, best-rated first: Little Miss Marker, Let’s Do It Again, Because You’re Mine and Love That Brute.

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Videos

Forever, Darling Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Forever, Darling.

Forever Darling - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Forever, Darling

2 cars on screen: the 1955 Dodge Royal Sierra and the 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer.

  • 1955 Dodge Royal Sierra in Forever, Darling 1955 Dodge Royal Sierra Important role
  • 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in Forever, Darling 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Minor role
Details

Forever, Darling Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mein Engel und ich” and “Por siempre, cariño”.

Also known as
  • Mein Engel und ich
  • Por siempre, cariño
  • Il suo angelo custode
  • Eu e Meu Anjo

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Forever, Darling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Forever, Darling, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forever, Darling?

Forever, Darling runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Forever, Darling released?

Forever, Darling was released on February 9, 1956.

Who directed Forever, Darling?

Forever, Darling was directed by Alexander Hall.

More films by Alexander Hall

Who is in the cast of Forever, Darling?

Forever, Darling stars Lucille Ball as Susan Vega, Desi Arnaz as Lorenzo Xavier 'Larry' Vega and John Hoyt as Bill Finlay, among 13 credited actors.

Does Forever, Darling have a post-credit scene?

No. Forever, Darling has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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