The Reformer and the Redhead (1950): Cast
The Reformer and the Redhead is a 1950 romantic comedy directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, starring Cecil Kellaway as Kevin Maguire, Spring Byington and Mae Clarke. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Melvin Frank and Norman Panama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Reformer and the Redhead About?
The premise of The Reformer and the Redhead without spoilers.
M-G-M’s love story with 1,000 laughs! A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.
The Reformer and the Redhead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mayor election
- government fraud
- heads mounted on wall
- pet lion
- female tour guide
- african safari
- fired from a job
- crusading lawyer
- zoo animals on the loose
- lion in a cage
- political corruption
- animal
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- blackmail
- political boss
- social reformer
- moral reformation
- cynic
- zoo animals
- drunkenness
- fistfight
- orphan
- california
- disillusionment
- marriage engagement
- political campaign
- animal cruelty
- dismissal
- father daughter relationship
- niece
- radio broadcast
- campaign speech
- real life husband and wife play fiance and fiancee
- campaign manager
- law partner
- law clerk
- opposites attract
- saint bernard dog
- pet dog
- impostor
- boys' orphanage
- campaign volunteer
- 4th of july
- airport
- finnish flag
- graft
- family ranch
- chimpanzee
- petty thief
- ends with a kiss
- candidate for mayor
The Reformer and the Redhead Cast & Characters
Cecil Kellaway leads the cast as Kevin Maguire, with Spring Byington as Kathy's Mother (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Clarke as Counter Lady (uncredited). Directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Melvin Frank
- Co-director Norman Panama
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Cecil Kellaway as Kevin Maguire -
Spring Byington as Kathy's Mother (voice) (uncredited) -
Mae Clarke as Counter Lady (uncredited) - John Hamilton as Police Captain (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Reformer and the Redhead
· 15 more- Frank Sully Joe (uncredited)
- Kathleen Freeman Lily Parker
- Ray Collins Commodore Parker
- Dick Powell Andrew Hale
- Charles Evans Mr. Eberle
- June Allyson Kathleen Maguire
- Robert Keith Tim Harveigh
- Jerry Paris Radio Station Call Boy (uncredited)
- Mario Siletti Guest at Italian-American Rally (uncredited)
- David Wayne Arthur Maxwell
- Paul Maxey Thompson
- Alex Gerry James Michell
- Wally Maher Jerry Boyle
- Marvin Kaplan Leon
- Stuffy Singer Orphan (uncredited)
More from Melvin Frank and Norman Panama
More films directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama: Walk Like a Man, Lost and Found, Barnaby and Me and The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox.
Cars in The Reformer and the Redhead
8 cars on screen, including the 1946 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1939 GMC AC-100.
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1946 Chrysler New Yorker Main role -
1939 GMC AC-100 Important role -
1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
1949 Ford Custom Minor role
The Reformer and the Redhead Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Kleine Frau mit rotem Haar” and “Testa rossa”.
- Also known as
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- Kleine Frau mit rotem Haar
- Testa rossa
- Das Raubtier ist los!
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The Reformer and the Redhead FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Reformer and the Redhead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Reformer and the Redhead?
The Reformer and the Redhead runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Reformer and the Redhead released?
The Reformer and the Redhead was released on May 5, 1950.
Who directed The Reformer and the Redhead?
The Reformer and the Redhead was directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama.
More films by Melvin Frank Who is in the cast of The Reformer and the Redhead?
The Reformer and the Redhead stars Cecil Kellaway as Kevin Maguire, Spring Byington as Kathy's Mother (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Clarke as Counter Lady (uncredited), among 19 credited actors.
Does The Reformer and the Redhead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Reformer and the Redhead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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