Forty Little Mothers (1940) - film review

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Forty Little Mothers is an American film first released in 1940, directed by Busby Berkeley. The film stars Eddie Cantor, Judith Anderson, Ralph Morgan, Rita Johnson and Bonita Granville. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Busby Berkeley
Script: Jean Guitton, Ernest Pagano, Dorothy Yost
Photo: Charles Lawton Jr.
Music: George Bassman, Albert Hay Malotte, David Raksin, George E. Stoll, Robert W. Stringer
Cast: Eddie Cantor (Gilbert Jordan Thompson), Judith Anderson (Mme. Madeline Granville), Ralph Morgan (Judge Joseph M. Williams), Rita Johnson (Mrs. Marian Edwards), Bonita Granville (Doris), Diana Lewis (Marcia), Nydia Westman (Mlle. Cynthia Cliche), Margaret Early (Eleanor aka Stonewall), Martha O’Driscoll (Janette), Charlotte Munier (Lois), Louise Seidel (Betty), Baby Quintanilla (’Chum’), Margaret Bert (Teacher), Ed Brady (Job Seeker), Alden ’Stephen’ Chase (Professor Lange), Richard Cramer (Hiring Boss), Esther Dale (Mrs. Mason (Landlady)), Harry Depp (Harry, Judge’s Secretary), Claire Du Brey (Gym Teacher), Edna Holland (Miss Higgins), Selmer Jackson (Missing Persons detective), Veronica Lake (Granville girl), Louise La Planche (Teenager), Perc Launders (Court Bailiff), Anne O’Neal (Teacher), Oscar O’Shea (Janitor at Train Station), Virginia Sale (Miss Fairwell), Robert Winkler (Boy), Joe Yule (Counterman at diner)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 90 min; B&W

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