Irene(1940)
Glorious musical comedy of the girl in the Alice Blue Gown!
Irene Synopsis
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.
Irene (1940) is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Herbert Wilcox, released on April 23, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young and Alan Marshal. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Wilcox
- Writers:
- James Montgomery, Alice Duer Miller, Joseph McCarthy
- Producers:
- Herbert Wilcox
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Anthony Collins
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Imperadio Pictures Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Irene (1940) Trailer
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Irene Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Neagle
as Irene O'Dare
Ray Milland
as Don Marshall
Roland Young
as Mr. Smith
Alan Marshal
as Bob Vincent
May Robson
as Granny O'Dare
Billie Burke
as Mrs. Herman Vincent
Arthur Treacher
as Bretherton
Marsha Hunt
as Miss Eleanor Worth
Isabel Jewell
as Jane McGee
Doris Nolan
as Lillian
- Stuart Robertson
Stuart Robertson
as Freddie
Ethel Griffies
as Princess Minetti
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Wilcox, written by James Montgomery, Alice Duer Miller and Joseph McCarthy, produced by Herbert Wilcox.
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Irene Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Irene – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Irene online?
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Who stars in Irene?
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The main cast of Irene (1940) includes Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young, Alan Marshal and May Robson. The film was directed by Herbert Wilcox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Irene released?
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Irene was released on April 23, 1940 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Irene worth watching?
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Irene (1940) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Irene?
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