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The Reformer and the Redhead
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The Reformer and the Redhead

1950-05-05 · 90 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy · Romance

A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.

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Directors
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

June AllysonJune AllysonKathleen Maguire
Dick PowellDick PowellAndrew Hale
David WayneDavid WayneArthur Maxwell
Cecil KellawayCecil KellawayKevin Maguire
Ray CollinsRay CollinsCommodore Parker
Robert KeithRobert KeithTim Harveigh
Marvin KaplanMarvin KaplanLeon
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanLily Parker
Wally MaherJerry Boyle
Alex GerryAlex GerryJames Michell
Charles EvansCharles EvansMr. Eberle
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyThompson
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonKathy's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeCounter Lady (uncredited)
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonPolice Captain (uncredited)
Jerry ParisJerry ParisRadio Station Call Boy (uncredited)
Mario SilettiGuest at Italian-American Rally (uncredited)
Stuffy SingerOrphan (uncredited)
Frank SullyFrank SullyJoe (uncredited)

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