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Irene

"Glorious musical comedy of the girl in the Alice Blue Gown!"

April 23, 1940 1h 41m 6.1/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Irene is a comedy/romance film. directed by Herbert Wilcox.

Starring Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, and Roland Young

Synopsis

Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures
  • Imperadio Pictures Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irene about?

Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Luc...

Who directed Irene?

Irene was directed by Herbert Wilcox.

How long is Irene?

Irene has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Irene released?

Irene was released on April 23, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Irene?

The main cast of Irene includes Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young, Alan Marshal, May Robson.