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Four Jacks and a Jill (1942)

NR · 1942-01-23 · 1h 8m · EN
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BLONDE BLITZ blasts the blues out of four howling hepcats!

Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.

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Jack HivelyDirector

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Ray BolgerRay BolgerNifty Sullivan, a JackAnne ShirleyAnne ShirleyKaranina 'Nina' Novak, the JillJune HavocJune HavocOpalDesi ArnazDesi ArnazSteve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of AregalJack DurantJack DurantNoodle McArdleEddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy Jr.Happy McScud, a JackFritz FeldFritz FeldMr. HoopleHenry DaniellHenry DaniellBoboJoseph E. BernardJoseph E. BernardJailer (uncredited)William BleesWilliam BleesEddie, a Jack (uncredited)Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaMike - Nightclub Owner (uncredited)Jack BriggsJack BriggsNat, a Jack (uncredited)

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GangsterKingRoommateJealousyImitation

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Genre affinityComedy · Romance · MusicTheme affinityGangster · King · RoommateMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Four Jacks and a Jill about?

Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.

How long is Four Jacks and a Jill?

Four Jacks and a Jill has a runtime of 68 minutes.