Reet, Petite, and Gone
Originally released in 1947. Reet, Petite, and Gone is a music film. directed by William Forest Crouch. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis Jordan, June Richmond, and Milton Woods
Synopsis
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1947
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis Jordan
as Schyler Jarvis / Louis Jarvis
June Richmond
as June
Milton Woods
as Sam Adams
Bea Griffith
as Honey Carter / Lovey Linn
David Bethea
as Dolph the butler
Lorenzo Tucker
as Henry Talbot
Vanita Smythe
as Rusty
Mable Lee
as Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
Dots Johnson
as Michaels
Pat Rainey
as Pat Rains
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reet, Petite, and Gone about?
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his l...
Who directed Reet, Petite, and Gone?
Reet, Petite, and Gone was directed by William Forest Crouch.
How long is Reet, Petite, and Gone?
Reet, Petite, and Gone has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Reet, Petite, and Gone released?
Reet, Petite, and Gone was released on January 1, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Reet, Petite, and Gone?
The main cast of Reet, Petite, and Gone includes Louis Jordan, June Richmond, Milton Woods, Bea Griffith, David Bethea.