Lillian Russell(1940)
The life and loves of the woman whose beauty had the world and its famous men at her feet!
Lillian Russell Synopsis
Alice Faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early-20th-century stage star.
Lillian Russell (1940) is a drama and music film directed by Irving Cummings, released on May 24, 1940 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda and Edward Arnold. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Cummings
- Writers:
- William Anthony McGuire
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Lillian Russell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Faye
as Lillian Russell
Don Ameche
as Edward Solomon
Henry Fonda
as Alexander Moore
Edward Arnold
as Diamond Jim Brady
Warren William
as Jesse Lewisohn
Leo Carrillo
as Tony Pastor
Helen Westley
as Grandma Leonard
Nigel Bruce
as William Gilbert
Lynn Bari
as Edna McCauley
- Claud Allister
Claud Allister
as Arthur Sullivan
Una O'Connor
as Marie
William B. Davidson
as President Cleveland
Key crew
Directed by Irving Cummings, written by William Anthony McGuire, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Lillian Russell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Lillian Russell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lillian Russell online?
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Lillian Russell (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lillian Russell?
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The main cast of Lillian Russell (1940) includes Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, Edward Arnold and Warren William. The film was directed by Irving Cummings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lillian Russell released?
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Lillian Russell was released on May 24, 1940 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Lillian Russell worth watching?
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Lillian Russell (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.