The Lucky Stiff(1949)
The Lucky Stiff Synopsis
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
The Lucky Stiff (1949) is a comedy and crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster, released on May 26, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor and Irene Hervey. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis R. Foster
- Writers:
- Lewis R. Foster, Craig Rice
- Producers:
- Jack Benny
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Sonney Amusement Enterprises Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Lucky Stiff Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Lamour
as Anna Marie St Claire
Brian Donlevy
as John J. Malone
Claire Trevor
as Marguerite Seaton
Irene Hervey
as Mrs. Eve Childers
Marjorie Rambeau
as Hattie Hatfield
Robert Armstrong
as Insp. Von Flanagan
Warner Anderson
as Eddie Britt
Virginia Patton
as Millie Dale
Richard Gaines
as Dist. Atty. John Logan
Joe Sawyer
as Tony
Larry J. Blake
as Louie Perez (as Larry Blake)
- Billy Vines
Billy Vines
as Joe Di Angelo
Key crew
Directed by Lewis R. Foster, written by Lewis R. Foster and Craig Rice, produced by Jack Benny.
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The Lucky Stiff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Lucky Stiff – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lucky Stiff online?
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Who stars in The Lucky Stiff?
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The main cast of The Lucky Stiff (1949) includes Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Irene Hervey and Marjorie Rambeau. The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lucky Stiff released?
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The Lucky Stiff was released on May 26, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Lucky Stiff worth watching?
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The Lucky Stiff (1949) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.