Because of Him Movie Review 1945

Actress Kim Walker (Durbin) fakes a letter of introduction from famous thespian John Sheridan (Laughton) in order to impress Broadway producer Charles Gilbert (Ridges). It works and she's given the lead, much to the dismay of the playwright, Paul Taylor (Tone). Naturally, Kim turns out to be an opening night success and Paul comes around and realizes what a swell gal she is. Laughton is at his best as the hammy veteran performer.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 88 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Showbiz Comedies, Stagestruck, New York, New York

Screenplay

Edmund Beloin

Cast

Deanna Durbin, Franchot Tone, Charles Laughton, Stanley Ridges, Helen Broderick, Donald Meek

Cinematography

Hal Mohr

Director

Richard Wallace

Music

Miklos Rozsa

Producer

Felix Jackson, Universal Pictures