The Life of the Party (1937)
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In this musical comedy, an irresponsible young heir is betrothed to the singing daughter of a wealthy matron. Unfortunately, the willful young is not even slightly interested in her "fiance," preferring the attentions of another instead. Unfortunately, the other man has a big problem. Though he really loves the girl, he will lose his $3 million inheritance if he marries her before the age of 30. Complicating matters is the private detective assigned to keep him from getting to involved with women such as the heroine. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Joe Penner, Gene Raymond, (more)
- Director(s):
- William Seiter
Synopsis of The Life of the Party
In this musical comedy, an irresponsible young heir is betrothed to the singing daughter of a wealthy matron. Unfortunately, the willful young is not even slightly interested in her "fiance," preferring the attentions of another instead. Unfortunately, the other man has a big problem. Though he really loves the girl, he will lose his $3 million inheritance if he marries her before the age of 30. Complicating matters is the private detective assigned to keep him from getting to involved with women such as the heroine. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Life of the Party
- Joe Penner - Himself
- Parkyakarkus [Harry Einstein] - Parky
- Victor Moore - Oliver
- Billy Gilbert - Dr. Molnac
- Richard Lane - Hotel Manager
- Margaret Dumont - Mrs. Penner
- Jane Rhodes - Susan
- Winifred Harris - Mrs. Van Tuyl
- Gene Raymond - Barry Saunders
- Harriet Hilliard - Mitzi
- Helen Broderick - Pauline
- Ann Miller - Betty
- Franklin Pangborn - Beggs
- Ann Shoemaker - Countess Martos
- George Irving - Mr. Van Tuyl
- Charles Judels - Maitre d'Hotel
- Director(s):
- William Seiter
- Writer(s):
- Bert Kalmer, Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
- Producer(s):
- Edward Kaufman
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