Thanks for the Memory(1938)
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Thanks for the Memory Synopsis
Steve Merrick is an out of work writer who stays home and plays house husband while his wife goes to work for her former fiancé and Merrick's publisher who is still carrying a torch for her.
Thanks for the Memory (1938) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by George Archainbaud, released on November 11, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Charles Butterworth and Otto Kruger. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- George Archainbaud
- Writers:
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Lynn Starling
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Struss
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Thanks for the Memory (1938) Trailer
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Thanks for the Memory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Steve Merrick
Shirley Ross
as Anne Merrick
Charles Butterworth
as Biney
Otto Kruger
as Gil Morrell
Hedda Hopper
as Polly Griscom
Patricia Wilder
as Luella Mae
Roscoe Karns
as George Kent
Laura Hope Crews
as Mrs. Kent
William Collier Sr.
as Jim Platt
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Platt
Edward Gargan
as Flanahan
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Janitor
Key crew
Directed by George Archainbaud, written by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich and Lynn Starling.
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Thanks for the Memory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Thanks for the Memory – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Thanks for the Memory?
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The main cast of Thanks for the Memory (1938) includes Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Charles Butterworth, Otto Kruger and Hedda Hopper. The film was directed by George Archainbaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thanks for the Memory released?
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Thanks for the Memory was released on November 11, 1938 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Thanks for the Memory worth watching?
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Thanks for the Memory (1938) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thanks for the Memory?
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