About This Movie
You'll Never Get Rich is a 88-minute musical comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield. It was released on September 25, 1941 by Columbia Pictures.
A classic wartime romance starring Fred Astaire as a Broadway choreographer and Rita Hayworth as a beautiful chorus girl. When Astaire's character is drafted into the army, he must balance his military duties with his efforts to win Hayworth's heart through elaborate musical numbers and charming schemes.
Known for its dazzling dance sequences, memorable songs by Cole Porter, and the electric chemistry between Astaire and Hayworth, this film remains one of the most beloved musicals of the early 1940s.
Release Dates
| Format | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Release | September 25, 1941 |
| DVD Release | 2003 (as part of Fred Astaire Collection) |
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Robert Curtis | Fred Astaire |
| Sheila Brooks | Rita Hayworth |
| Martin Cortland | Robert Benchley |
| Victor | John Hubbard |
| Mrs. Curtis | Frieda Inescort |
| Top Sergeant | Donald MacBride |
| Colonel | Cliff Nazarro |
| Aunt Louise | Marjorie Gateson |
Production Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Sidney Lanfield |
| Screenplay | Michael Fessier & Ernest Pagano |
| Music & Lyrics | Cole Porter |
| Producer | Samuel Bischoff |
| Director of Photography | Charles Lawton Jr. |
| Distributor | Columbia Pictures |
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