Douglas Leavitt

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It’s a Great Life
6.7

It’s a Great Life

May. 27, 1943

It’s a Great Life

When the profits of their various film series began slumping in the mid-1940s, Columbia Pictures tried to broaden the appeal of these films by ...
Redhead from Manhattan
6.5

Redhead from Manhattan

May. 06, 1943

Redhead from Manhattan

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 ...
Reveille with Beverly
6.6

Reveille with Beverly

Feb. 04, 1943

Reveille with Beverly

Beverly Ross moderates a 5:30 AM radio show with swing music, dedicated to the local servicemen. Two buddies of her brother have a chance to meet ...
You Were Never Lovelier
7.3

You Were Never Lovelier

Nov. 19, 1942

You Were Never Lovelier

The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order, oldest first. When sister #1 gets ...
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
5.8

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

Jun. 29, 1943

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

A 4F military school teacher’s lie about being accepted for active duty causes problems on the home front. Release: Good Luck Mr Yates 1943 ...
Campus Rhythm
5.5

Campus Rhythm

Nov. 19, 1943

Campus Rhythm

Radio singer Joan Abbott, known as the “Crunchy-Wunchy Thrush”, does not want to renew her contract with the cereal sponsor, as she ...
Power of the Press
5.9

Power of the Press

Jan. 29, 1943

Power of the Press

Although he’s credited only for story, the dialogue has Fuller’s headline punch, and of course newspapering was an alternative ...