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Release Year1943
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorLew Landers
WritersJoseph Hoffman
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRedhead from Manhattan
About Redhead from Manhattan
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Directed by Lew Landers, Redhead from Manhattan leans on a strong ensemble — Lupe Vélez, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1943.
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