The Merry Monahans(1944)
On top of the world or out on their ear...They're the merriest, maddest, lovin'est gang that ever hoofed and spoofed their way to the Big Time!
The Merry Monahans Synopsis
The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.
The Merry Monahans (1944) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Charles Lamont, released on September 15, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie and Ann Blyth. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lamont
- Writers:
- Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano
- Composer:
- Hans J. Salter
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Merry Monahans Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald O'Connor
as Jimmy Monahan
Peggy Ryan
as Patsy Monahan
Jack Oakie
as Pete Monahan
Ann Blyth
as Sheila DeRoyce
Rosemary DeCamp
as Lillian DeRoyce
John Miljan
as Arnold Pembroke
Isabel Jewell
as Rose
Gavin Muir
as Weldon Laydon
Marion Martin
as Soubrette
Ian Wolfe
as Clerk
Robert Homans
as Policeman
Lloyd Ingraham
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lamont, written by Michael Fessier and Ernest Pagano.
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The Merry Monahans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Merry Monahans – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Merry Monahans?
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The main cast of The Merry Monahans (1944) includes Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, Ann Blyth and Rosemary DeCamp. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merry Monahans released?
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The Merry Monahans was released on September 15, 1944 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Merry Monahans worth watching?
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The Merry Monahans (1944) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.