Directed by:
H. Bruce HumberstoneCast:
Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Donald Woods, S.Z. Sakall, Allen Jenkins, Edward Brophy, Steve Cochran, Otto Kruger, Richard Lane, Huntz Hall (more)Plots(1)
Danny Kaye plays a dual role in this comedy spotlighting his multitude of talents in singing, dancing and physical comedy. Just before he's about to testify against the mob, the fast-living nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew is slain. But Buzzy's ghost promptly proceeds to haunt his rather reserved, bookish twin Edwin... until Edwin agrees to take his place on the stage. Hoping to catch those responsible for the killing, the shy librarian not only capably steps into his double's dancing shoes, but also into the arms of Buzzy's fiancée. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Danny Kaye
USA
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Trumbo (2015) - a.f.
A Song Is Born (1948)
Nightcrawler (2014) - a.f.
Virginia Mayo
USA
Best movies:
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
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Vera-Ellen
USA
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Donald Woods
Canada
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S.Z. Sakall
Austria-Hungary
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Allen Jenkins
USA
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Edward Brophy
USA
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Steve Cochran
USA
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Otto Kruger
USA
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Richard Lane
USA
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Huntz Hall
USA
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Virginia Gilmore
USA
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Cecil Cunningham
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Cathy O'Donnell
USA
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Charles Irwin
Ireland
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Luis Alberni
Spain
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Grant Mitchell
USA
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Eddie Acuff
USA
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Natalie Schafer
USA
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Bess Flowers
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