''Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour'' is a 1943 American
comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...
directed by Hugh Bennett and written by
Edwin Blum
Edwin Harvey Blum (August 2, 1906 – May 2, 1995) was an American screenwriter.
Edwin Blum was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 2, 1906. His parents were Samuel Blum and Fannie Cohen. His father was involved with many professions ove ...
and
Aleen Leslie
Aleen Leslie (née Wetstein; February 5, 1908 – February 2, 2010) was a screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. She died in 2010, three days before her 102nd birthday. At that time, she was the oldest member of the Writers Guild of American-We ...
. The film stars
Jimmy Lydon
James Joseph Lydon (May 30, 1923 – March 9, 2022) was an American actor and television producer whose career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager during the 1930s.
Early life
Lydon was born in Harrington Park, New Jersey on May 3 ...
,
Charles Smith,
John Litel
John Beach Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film and television actor.
Early life
Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin. During World War I, he enlisted in the French Army and was twice decorated for bravery. Ba ...
,
Olive Blakeney
Olive Blakeney (August 21, 1894 October 21, 1959) was an American actress.
Early years
Blakeney was born in Kentucky and attended the Cincinnati School of Expression.
Career
Blakeney played as a super in visiting stage shows at $1 per perfor ...
,
Diana Lynn
Diana Marie Lynn (born Dolores Eartha Loehr, July 5, 1926 – December 18, 1971) was an American actress.
Early years
Lynn was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Louis Loehr, was an oil supply executive, and her mother, Martha Loe ...
and
Frances Gifford
Mary Frances Gifford (December 7, 1920 – January 22, 1994) was an American actress who played leads and supporting roles in many 1930s and 1940s movies.
Early years
Gifford was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and at the age of 16, ...
. The film was released on April 30, 1943, by
Paramount Pictures
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.
Plot
Henry Aldrich becomes the most sought after guy in town when he wins a date with a movie star.
Cast
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Jimmy Lydon
James Joseph Lydon (May 30, 1923 – March 9, 2022) was an American actor and television producer whose career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager during the 1930s.
Early life
Lydon was born in Harrington Park, New Jersey on May 3 ...
as Henry Aldrich
*
Charles Smith as Dizzy Stevens
*
John Litel
John Beach Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film and television actor.
Early life
Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin. During World War I, he enlisted in the French Army and was twice decorated for bravery. Ba ...
as Mr. Sam Aldrich
*
Olive Blakeney
Olive Blakeney (August 21, 1894 October 21, 1959) was an American actress.
Early years
Blakeney was born in Kentucky and attended the Cincinnati School of Expression.
Career
Blakeney played as a super in visiting stage shows at $1 per perfor ...
as Mrs. Aldrich
*
Diana Lynn
Diana Marie Lynn (born Dolores Eartha Loehr, July 5, 1926 – December 18, 1971) was an American actress.
Early years
Lynn was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Louis Loehr, was an oil supply executive, and her mother, Martha Loe ...
as Phyllis Michael
*
Frances Gifford
Mary Frances Gifford (December 7, 1920 – January 22, 1994) was an American actress who played leads and supporting roles in many 1930s and 1940s movies.
Early years
Gifford was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and at the age of 16, ...
as Hilary Dane
*
Gail Russell
Gail Russell (born Betty Gale Russell; September 21, 1924 – August 26, 1961) was an American film and television actress.
Early years
Gail Russell was born to George and Gladys (Barnet) Russell in Chicago and then moved to the Los Angeles ...
as Virginia Lowry
*Vaughan Glaser as Mr. Bradley
*Anne Rooney as Evelyn
References
External links
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1943 films
American black-and-white films
Films scored by Robert Emmett Dolan
Paramount Pictures films
American comedy films
1943 comedy films
The Aldrich Family films
1940s English-language films
Films directed by Hugh Bennett
1940s American films
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