Merton of the Movies(1947)
RED SKELTON'S HOWLING HIT ABOUT HOLLYWOOD!
Merton of the Movies Synopsis
In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned.
Merton of the Movies (1947) is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Alton, released on October 11, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Red Skelton, Virginia O'Brien, Gloria Grahame and Leon Ames. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Alton
- Writers:
- Lou Breslow, George Wells, George S. Kaufman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Merton of the Movies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Red Skelton
as Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage
Virginia O'Brien
as Phyllis Montague
Gloria Grahame
as Beulah Baxter
Leon Ames
as Lawrence Rupert
Alan Mowbray
as Frank Mulvaney
Charles D. Brown
as Jeff Baird
Hugo Haas
as Von Strutt - Director
Harry Hayden
as Mr. Gashwiler
Tom Trout
as Marty
Douglas Fowley
as Phil
Dick Wessel
as Chick
Morris Ankrum
as Goodfellow's Club Manager (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Alton, written by Lou Breslow, George Wells and George S. Kaufman.
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Merton of the Movies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 5 ratings.
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Merton of the Movies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Merton of the Movies online?
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Who stars in Merton of the Movies?
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The main cast of Merton of the Movies (1947) includes Red Skelton, Virginia O'Brien, Gloria Grahame, Leon Ames and Alan Mowbray. The film was directed by Robert Alton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Merton of the Movies released?
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Merton of the Movies was released on October 11, 1947 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Merton of the Movies worth watching?
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Merton of the Movies (1947) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.