I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now (1947): Cast & Plot
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now is a 1947 music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Mark Stevens as Joseph E. Howard, Martha Stewart and June Haver. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now About?
The premise of I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film chronicles the life and career of early‑20th‑century songwriter Joe Howard (February 12, 1878 – May 19, 1961). Known for hits such as “Good‑Bye, My Lady Love” and “Hello, My Baby,” Howard’s story is presented with Mark Stevens appearing on screen while his singing voice is supplied by Buddy Clark, a celebrated vocalist of the 1930s and 1940s.
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- songwriter
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now Cast & Characters
Mark Stevens leads the cast as Joseph E. Howard, with Martha Stewart as Lulu Madison and June Haver as Katie McCullem. Directed by Lloyd Bacon; 82 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lloyd Bacon
- Mark Stevens as Joseph E. Howard
- Martha Stewart as Lulu Madison
- June Haver as Katie McCullem
- George Cleveland as John McCullen
Also Starring in I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now
· 78 more- John 'Skins' Miller Kassel (uncredited)
- Lew Hearn Karl (uncredited)
- Lenore Aubert Fritzi Barrington
- Truman Bradley Martin Webb
- George Taylor Brother John Martin (uncredited)
- William Smith Young Boy (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Audience Member (uncredited)
- Donald Kerr Quartet Member (uncredited)
- Heinie Conklin Theater Vendor (uncredited)
- Eddie Dunn Stagehand (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Stagehand (uncredited)
- Dewey Robinson King Louis (uncredited)
- Ethan Laidlaw Soldier in Show (uncredited)
- Sam McDaniel Waiter (uncredited)
- George Lloyd Hawker (uncredited)
- Dick Rush Bartender (uncredited)
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- Robert Emmett Keane Mr. Kurlinger (uncredited)
- William Bailey Audience Member (uncredited)
- Charles Judels Herman Bartholdy (uncredited)
- Sam Ash Quartet Member (uncredited)
- William Frawley Jim Mason
- Robert Haines Audience Member (uncredited)
- Harry Carter Stagedoor Johnny (uncredited)
- John Sheehan Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- Eddie Borden Quartette Member (uncredited)
- Harry Seymour Charlie (uncredited)
- Noble 'Kid' Chissell Audience Member (uncredited)
- Milton Parsons Mr. Fennabeck (uncredited)
- John Merton President Theodore Roosevelt (uncredited)
- Paul Power Audience Member (uncredited)
- Herbert Heywood Doorman (uncredited)
- Edward Biby Audience Member (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Broderick O'Farrell Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Henry Hall Elderly Gentleman (uncredited)
- Nolan Leary Audience Member (uncredited)
- Reginald Gardiner Will Hough
- Almira Sessions Miss Claybourne (uncredited)
- Victor Adamson Man in Line (uncredited)
- Joseph E. Bernard Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Frank J. Scannell Mack, Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Ray Spiker Acrobat (uncredited)
- Charles Marsh Bill, Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Harry Cheshire Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Perry Ivins Critic (uncredited)
- Richard Neill Audience Member (uncredited)
- Manuel París Stagehand in Alley (uncredited)
- Gene Nelson Tommy Yale
- Charles Meakin Train Conductor (uncredited)
- John Arledge Clerk (uncredited)
- Dick Ryan Hawker (uncredited)
- Joe Whitehead Bartender (uncredited)
- Walter Merrill Hawker (uncredited)
- Edward Clark Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- Tom Stevenson Brother Williams (uncredited)
- Antonio Filauri Italian Barber (uncredited)
- William Murphy Messenger Boy (uncredited)
- William E. Green Hawker (uncredited)
- Eve Miller Anita (uncredited)
- Marjorie Holliday Chorine (uncredited)
- Lewis L. Russell T.J. Milford (uncredited)
- Florence O'Brien Marie, Fritzi's Maid (uncredited)
- Bruce Cameron Acrobat (uncredited)
- Claire Richards Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Mildred Kornman Chorine (uncredited)
- Alice Mock Singer (uncredited)
- Wayne C. Treadway Audience Member (uncredited)
- Steve Olsen Song Plugger (uncredited)
- Merrill Rodin Willie (uncredited)
- George Gramlich Quartette Member (uncredited)
- Walter Pietila Acrobat (uncredited)
- Donna Hamilton Chorine (uncredited)
- Mary Jane Shores Chorine (uncredited)
- Mary Adams Hayes Acrobat (uncredited)
- Elaine Langan Chorine (uncredited)
- Jean O'Donnell Chorine (uncredited)
- Ricki Van Dusen Chorine (uncredited)
- Savona King Chorine (uncredited)
More from Lloyd Bacon
More films directed by Lloyd Bacon, best-rated first: Footlight Parade, 42nd Street, She Couldn’t Say No and The French Line.
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now Plot Summary
What happens in I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the turn of the 20th century, the film centers on Joseph E. Howard, Mark Stevens, an aspiring songwriter who happily sells a song to performer Lulu Madison, Martha Stewart, who later claims sole credit for writing it. He confronts her in anger, but she distracts him by seducing him in her hotel suite. Believing his talent could boost her career, she invites him to serve as her personal piano player on tour. He accepts the invitation and bids a bittersweet farewell to Katie, the young niece of his guardian John McCullem George Cleveland.
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I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now?
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now released?
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now was released on July 31, 1947.
Who directed I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now?
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
More films by Lloyd Bacon Who is in the cast of I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now?
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now stars Mark Stevens as Joseph E. Howard, Martha Stewart as Lulu Madison and June Haver as Katie McCullem, among 82 credited actors.
Does I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now have a post-credit scene?
No. I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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