Miss Grant Takes Richmond(1949)
She was never so insulted in all her life...and it was wonderful!
Miss Grant Takes Richmond Synopsis
A bookie uses a phony real estate business as a front for his betting parlor. To further keep up the sham, he hires dim-witted Ellen Grant as his secretary figuring she won't suspect any criminal goings-on. When Ellen learns of some friends who are about to lose their homes, she unwittingly drafts her boss into developing a new low-cost housing development.
Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) is a comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on October 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Lucille Ball, William Holden, Janis Carter and James Gleason. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Everett Freeman, Nat Perrin, Frank Tashlin
- Producers:
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Miss Grant Takes Richmond Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucille Ball
as Ellen Grant
William Holden
as Dick Richmond
Janis Carter
as Peggy Donato
James Gleason
as Timothy Gleason
Gloria Henry
as Helen White
Frank McHugh
as Kilcoyne
George Cleveland
as Judge Grant
- Stephen Dunne
Stephen Dunne
as Ralph Winton
Wanda Perry
as Ruth (uncredited)
Roy Roberts
as Roberts - Construction Foreman (uncredited)
Will Wright
as Roscoe Johnson (uncredited)
Eddie Acuff
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Everett Freeman, Nat Perrin and Frank Tashlin, produced by S. Sylvan Simon.
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Miss Grant Takes Richmond Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Miss Grant Takes Richmond – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Miss Grant Takes Richmond?
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The main cast of Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) includes Lucille Ball, William Holden, Janis Carter, James Gleason and Gloria Henry. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Miss Grant Takes Richmond released?
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Miss Grant Takes Richmond was released on October 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Miss Grant Takes Richmond worth watching?
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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.