Lillian Russell
1940 · Movie · NR · 127 min · ★ 6.7
Her girl-next-door looks combined with a sultry singing voice made Alice Faye one of HollywoodÄ’s biggest stars in the Golden Age of Cinema. It's the gay 90's and headliner Lillian Russell (Alice Faye) is unstoppable! Called, ""The English Ballad Singer"" her beauty, charm and unforgettable voice packed playhouses everywhere. Offstage, she was equally amazing with an extravagant lifestyle that included four husbands, a jewel-studded bicycle and a wardrobe filled with furs, jewels, gowns and diamond-decorated corsets. As Russell, Faye breathes life into this glamorous icon singing old standards such as, ""After the Ball"" and new songs including, ""Blue Love Bird."" One of Faye's best dramatic roles; she stars with actors Don Ameche, Henry Fonda and Edward Arnold.
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Details
- Years
- 1940
- Release date
- 1940-05-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 127 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (12 votes)
Themes
- musical
- historical event
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1941 · nominated
Cast & crew
Alice Faye
as Lillian Russell
Don Ameche
as Edward Solomon
Henry Fonda
as Alexander Moore
Edward Arnold
as Diamond Jim Brady
Warren William
as Jesse Lewisohn
Leo Carrillo
as Tony Pastor
Helen Westley
as Grandma Leonard
Nigel Bruce
as William Gilbert
Lynn Bari
as Edna McCauley
Claud Allister
as Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Irving Cummings