Nobody’s Darling (1943): Cast
Nobody’s Darling is a 1943 music film directed by Anthony Mann, starring Louis Calhern as Curtis Farnsworth, Mary Lee and Lloyd Corrigan. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nobody’s Darling About?
The premise of Nobody’s Darling without spoilers.
Janie Farnsworth, the overlooked “ugly duckling” at Pennington High, idolizes classmate Charles Grant Jr., the writer‑producer of the school’s upcoming play. She longs to win his attention and a role, but Chuck dismisses her as untalented and lacking glamour, forcing her to confront her insecurities.
Nobody’s Darling Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- exclusive school
- double feature film
- song
- singer
- singing
- deception
- despair
- desperation
- anxiety
- trauma
- regret
- grief
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- 1940s
- teen angst
- movie star kids
- snobbery
- school talent show
- turmoil
- hollywood california
- school gardener
- police officer
- wallflower
- spiteful
- spoiled brat
- snooty mother
- wise father
- school bus driver
- police radio dispatcher
- newspaper story
- newspaper reporter
- humiliation
- vindication
- treachery
- retribution
- reprisal
- parents
- school
- teenager
Nobody’s Darling Cast & Characters
Louis Calhern leads the cast as Curtis Farnsworth, with Mary Lee as Janie Farnsworth and Lloyd Corrigan as Charles Grant Sr.. Directed by Anthony Mann; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Anthony Mann
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Louis Calhern as Curtis Farnsworth - Mary Lee as Janie Farnsworth
- Lloyd Corrigan as Charles Grant Sr.
- Jackie Moran as Charles Grant Jr.
Also Starring in Nobody’s Darling
· 13 more- Lee Patrick Miss Pennington
- Gladys George Eve Hawthorne
- Robert Homans Policeman (uncredited)
- Jonathan Hale Jason Rhodes
- William Benedict Sammy (uncredited)
- Dick Elliott Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Al Bridge Bum (uncredited)
- Benny Bartlett The Deacon
- Marcia Mae Jones Lois
- Roberta Smith Texas Gleason
- Billy Dawson Jerry Hoke
- Sylvia Field Miss Campbell
- Beverly Boyd Corabelle Fiefield
Nobody’s Darling Also Known As
Also known as “Prediletta di nessuno”.
- Also known as
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- Prediletta di nessuno
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Nobody’s Darling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nobody’s Darling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nobody’s Darling?
Nobody’s Darling runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Nobody’s Darling released?
Nobody’s Darling was released on August 27, 1943.
Who directed Nobody’s Darling?
Nobody’s Darling was directed by Anthony Mann.
More films by Anthony Mann Who is in the cast of Nobody’s Darling?
Nobody’s Darling stars Louis Calhern as Curtis Farnsworth, Mary Lee as Janie Farnsworth and Lloyd Corrigan as Charles Grant Sr., among 17 credited actors.
Does Nobody’s Darling have a post-credit scene?
No. Nobody’s Darling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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