April Showers(1948)
MUSICAL COMEDY OF THE VAUDEVILLE DAYS!
April Showers Synopsis
A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.
April Showers (1948) is a music film directed by James V. Kern, released on March 27, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda and S.Z. Sakall. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James V. Kern
- Writers:
- Peter Milne, Joe Laurie Jr.
- Producers:
- William Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Ray Heindorf
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
April Showers (1948) Trailer
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April Showers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Carson
as Joe Tyme
Ann Sothern
as June Tyme
Robert Alda
as Billy Shay
S.Z. Sakall
as Mr. Curley
Robert Ellis
as Buster Tyme
Richard Rober
as Al Wilson
Joseph Crehan
as William Barnes
Billy Curtis
as Capt. Rudolph L. Nemo
John Gallaudet
as Mr. Gordon
Philip Van Zandt
as Harry Swift
Barbara Bates
as Barnes' Secretary (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
as Buster's Midget Impersonation (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James V. Kern, written by Peter Milne and Joe Laurie Jr., produced by William Jacobs.
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April Showers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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April Showers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch April Showers online?
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Who stars in April Showers?
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The main cast of April Showers (1948) includes Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda, S.Z. Sakall and Robert Ellis. The film was directed by James V. Kern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was April Showers released?
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April Showers was released on March 27, 1948 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is April Showers worth watching?
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April Showers (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for April Showers?
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Yes. The official April Showers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.