Kiss the Boys Goodbye(1941)
1941'S BIGGEST, GAYEST MUSICAL TRIUMPH!
Kiss the Boys Goodbye Synopsis
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.
Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) is a music film directed by Victor Schertzinger, released on August 1, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Don Ameche, Mary Martin, Oscar Levant and Virginia Dale. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Schertzinger
- Writers:
- Harry Tugend, Dwight Taylor
- Producers:
- Paul Jones, William LeBaron
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Kiss the Boys Goodbye Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Ameche
as Lloyd Lloyd
Mary Martin
as Cindy Lou Bethany
Oscar Levant
as Dick Rayburn
Virginia Dale
as Gwendolyn Abbott
Barbara Jo Allen
as Myra Stanhope
Raymond Walburn
as Top Rumson
Elizabeth Patterson
as Aunt Lily Lou Bethany
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Bert Fisher
Connee Boswell
as Polly
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as George
Minor Watson
as Uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany
Jean Porter
as Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, written by Harry Tugend and Dwight Taylor, produced by Paul Jones and William LeBaron.
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Kiss the Boys Goodbye Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Kiss the Boys Goodbye – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
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The main cast of Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) includes Don Ameche, Mary Martin, Oscar Levant, Virginia Dale and Barbara Jo Allen. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kiss the Boys Goodbye released?
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Kiss the Boys Goodbye was released on August 1, 1941 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Kiss the Boys Goodbye worth watching?
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Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.