Best Foot Forward(1943)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Honey of a Musical
Best Foot Forward Synopsis
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
Best Foot Forward (1943) is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Buzzell, released on October 8, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler and Tommy Dix. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Buzzell
- Writers:
- Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe, John Cecil Holm
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard Smith
- Composer:
- Lennie Hayton
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,162,000
- Revenue:
- $2,704,000
- Status:
- Released
Best Foot Forward (1943) Trailer
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Best Foot Forward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucille Ball
as Lucille Ball
William Gaxton
as Jack O'Riley
Virginia Weidler
as Helen Schlesinger
- Tommy Dix
Tommy Dix
as Elwood C. "Bud" Hooper
Nancy Walker
as Nancy - Blind Date
June Allyson
as Ethel
Kenny Bowers
as Dutch Miller
Gloria DeHaven
as Minerva Fierce
- Jack Jordan
Jack Jordan
as Harvey "Hunk" Hoyt
Chill Wills
as Chester Short
Henry O'Neill
as Maj. Roger W. Reeber
Sara Haden
as Miss Talbert
Key crew
Directed by Edward Buzzell, written by Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe and John Cecil Holm, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Best Foot Forward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Best Foot Forward – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Best Foot Forward online?
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Best Foot Forward (1943) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Best Foot Forward?
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The main cast of Best Foot Forward (1943) includes Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Tommy Dix and Nancy Walker. The film was directed by Edward Buzzell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Best Foot Forward released?
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Best Foot Forward was released on October 8, 1943 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Best Foot Forward worth watching?
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Best Foot Forward (1943) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Best Foot Forward?
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Yes. The official Best Foot Forward trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.