Thrill of a Lifetime (film)

Thrill of a Lifetime
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	George Archainbaud
Produced by	William LeBaron
Screenplay by	Seena Owen; Grant Garett; Paul Gerard Smith
Story by	Seena Owen; Grant Garett
Starring	James V. Kern; Charles Adler; George Kelly; Billy Mann; Judy Canova; Ben Blue; Eleanore Whitney
Music by	Gordon Jenkins; John Leipold
Cinematography	William C. Mellor
Edited by	Doane Harrison
Production; company	Paramount Pictures
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	December 3, 1937;
Running time	75 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Thrill of a Lifetime is a 1937 American comedy film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Seena Owen, Grant Garett and Paul Gerard Smith. The film stars James V. Kern, Charles Adler, George Kelly, Billy Mann -- at the time a musical-comedy act called the Yacht Club Boys -- along with Judy Canova, Ben Blue and Eleanore Whitney.

Betty Grable also is featured, and Dorothy Lamour makes a cameo appearance in the film. It was released on December 3, 1937, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2]

Plot

The performing act of Betty Jane and Stanley, along with her colorful sister Judy, comes to Camp Romance, an island retreat run by "Howdy" Nelson, who offers unattached men and women a place to meet. Howdy's attractive secretary Gwen wants to get better acquainted with him.

Stanley wants to find a suitable romantic partner for Judy because, unbeknownst to her sister, a theatrical agent wants to book the act, provided Judy's not a part of it. Judy takes a shine to boat captain Skipper on the way to camp, where Stanley also bribes lifeguard Don into making a play for her.

After a case of mistaken identity ends up with the theatrical agent held against his will, the act entertains and Judy steals the show. They get the job, Judy gets Skipper and her new friend Gwen finally catches the eye of Howdy.

Cast

James V. Kern as Jimmie
Charles Adler as Charlie
George Kelly as George
Billy Mann as Billy
Judy Canova as Judy Canova
Ben Blue as Skipper
Eleanore Whitney as Betty Jane
Johnny Downs as Stanley
Betty Grable as Gwen
Leif Erickson as Howard 'Howdy' Nelson
Buster Crabbe as Don
The Fanchonettes as Dancing Ensemble
Dorothy Lamour as Specialty
Zeke Canova as Zeke Canova
Anne Canova as Anne Canova
Tommy Wonder as Billy
Franklin Pangborn as Sam Williams
June Schafer as Receptionist
Howard M. Mitchell as Business Executive
Si Jenks as Messenger Boy

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References

"Thrill of a Lifetime (1938) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-08-07.
Nugent, Frank S. (1937-12-09). "Movie Review - Thrill of a Lifetime - THE SCREEN; ' Thrill of a Lifetime,' Which Isn't, Brings What's Left of Vaudeville Back to the Paramount". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-07.

External links

Thrill of a Lifetime on IMDb

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[1] "Thrill of a Lifetime (1938) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-08-07.

[2] Nugent, Frank S. (1937-12-09). "Movie Review - Thrill of a Lifetime - THE SCREEN; ' Thrill of a Lifetime,' Which Isn't, Brings What's Left of Vaudeville Back to the Paramount". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-07.