Pittsburgh (1942) - film review

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Pittsburgh is an American film first released in 1942, directed by Lewis Seiler. The film stars Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, Frank Craven and Louise Allbritton. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Lewis Seiler
Script: Kenneth Gamet, George Owen, Tom Reed, John Twist
Photo: Robert De Grasse
Music: Charles Previn, Samuel Lerner
Cast: Marlene Dietrich (Josie ’Hunky’ Winters), Randolph Scott (John ’Cash’ Evans), John Wayne (Charles ’Pittsburgh’ Markham), Frank Craven (J.M. ’Doc’ Powers), Louise Allbritton (Shannon Prentiss (Markham)), Shemp Howard (Shorty (the tailor)), Thomas Gomez (Joe Malneck (miners union president)), Ludwig Stössel (Dr. Grazlich (Doc Powers’ partner)), Samuel S. Hinds (Morgan Prestiss (president, Prentiss Steel)), Paul Fix (Burnside (mine operator)), William Haade (Johnny (miner)), Charles Coleman (Mike (Markham’s Butler)), Nestor Paiva (Barney, Cafe Proprietor), Charles Arnt (Building site laborer), Lois Austin (Bit), Don Barclay (Drunk), Robert Barron (Mine Foreman), Brooks Benedict (Mr. Cooper, Wedding Guest), Ted Billings (Miner), Wade Boteler (Mine superintendent), Hobart Cavanaugh (Derelict), Jack Chefe (Barber), James Conaty (Wedding Guest), Harry Cording (Miner), Victor Cox (Sign Painter), Hal Craig (Mr. Carney, Accountant), Grace Cunard (Bit), Sayre Dearing (Dance Extra), John Dilson (Wilson, Partner in Colliery), Ed Emerson (Reporter), Bess Flowers (Wedding Reception Guest), Douglas Fowley (Mort Frawley (Josie’s escort)), Jack Gardner (Clerk), Jack Gargan (Officer at Ceremony), Gus Glassmire (Chemist), William Gould (Burns (production manager)), Eddie Hall (Photographer at war rally), Chuck Hamilton (Fight Extra), Sam Harris (Scientist), Winifred Harris (Bit), Edward Keane (Headwaiter), Joe Kirk (Nightclub Extra), Ethan Laidlaw (Man Outside Theatre), Nolan Leary (Smith, Accountant), Kay Linaker (Sdecretary), Frank Marlowe (Bit), Alphonse Martell (Carlos), Johnny Marvin (Jones), Larry McGrath (Waiter), Mira McKinney (Tilda), Paul McVey (Thornton), Irving Mitchell (Bit), Sandra Morgan (Bit), Frances Morris (Secretary), Edmund Mortimer (Mr. Simons, Wedding Reception Guest), Broderick O’Farrell (Doorman), Bob Perry (Referee), Lorin Raker (Milgraine, Tailor), Bob Reeves (Fight Spectator), Cyril Ring (Mr. Wilcox), William Ruhl (Stretcher Bearer), Virginia Sale (Mrs. Higgins), Paul Scott (Doctor), Harry Seymour (Vaudeville MC), John Sheehan (Bill), Charles Sherlock (Chauffeur), Jack C. Smith (Officer O’Toole), Tom Steele (Brawler), Sammy Stein (Killer Kane (prizefighter)), Charles Sullivan (Miner), Ben Taggart (Police Sergeant), Frankie Van (Attendant), Dale Van Sickel (Brawler), Ray Walker (Sutcliffe, Wise-guy reporter), Anthony Warde (Kane’s Fight Attendant), Phil Warren (Party Guest)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 91 min; B&W

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