Redhead from Manhattan (1943)

5.3/10 64 min Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Lupe Vélez

Rita Manners / Elaine Manners

Michael Duane

Jimmy Randall

Tim Ryan

Mike Glendon

Gerald Mohr

Chick Andrews

Lillian Yarbo

Polly

Arthur Loft

Sig Hammersmith

Lewis Wilson

Paul

Douglas Leavitt

Joe

Clancy Cooper

Policeman

Johnny Mitchell

Marty Britt

Lynton Brent

Musician

Stanley Brown

Clarinet Player

Ben Carter

Mark Anthony Brown

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