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The Merry Monahans (1944)

Movie ★ 5.3 91 min

Comedy Drama Music

The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.

Charles Lamont Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 15, 1944
Runtime
91 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0037070
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Themes

Cast

Donald O'Connor Donald O'Connor Jimmy Monahan Peggy Ryan Peggy Ryan Patsy Monahan Jack Oakie Jack Oakie Pete Monahan Ann Blyth Ann Blyth Sheila DeRoyce Rosemary DeCamp Rosemary DeCamp Lillian DeRoyce John Miljan John Miljan Arnold Pembroke Isabel Jewell Isabel Jewell Rose Gavin Muir Gavin Muir Weldon Laydon Marion Martin Marion Martin Soubrette Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe Clerk Robert Homans Robert Homans Policeman Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Ingraham Judge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Merry Monahans about?
The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.
Who directed The Merry Monahans?
The Merry Monahans was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Merry Monahans?
The Merry Monahans stars Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie, Ann Blyth.
When was The Merry Monahans released?
The Merry Monahans is a 1944 comedy, drama, music film.
Where can I watch The Merry Monahans?
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