| Vivacious Lady | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical release poster by William Rose | |
| Directed by | George Stevens |
| Screenplay by | P. J. Wolfson Ernest Pagano |
| Based on | "Vivacious Lady" story in 1936 Pictorial Review by I. A. R. Wylie |
| Produced by | George Stevens |
| Starring | Ginger Rogers James Stewart James Ellison Beulah Bondi Franklin Pangborn Charles Coburn Hattie McDaniel |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Henry Berman |
| Music by | Roy Webb |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $703,000[2] |
| Box office | $1,206,000[2] |
Vivacious Lady is a 1938 American black-and-white romantic comedy film directed by George Stevens and starring Ginger Rogers and James Stewart. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures. The screenplay was written by P.J. Wolfson and Ernest Pagano and adapted from a short story by I. A. R. Wylie. The music score was by Roy Webb and the cinematography by Robert De Grasse.
The film is a story of love at first sight between a young botany professor and a nightclub singer. The film's comedic elements include repeatedly frustrated attempts by the newlywed couple to find a moment alone with each other. Among the supporting players are James Ellison, Frances Mercer, Beulah Bondi, Franklin Pangborn, and Charles Coburn, as well as an uncredited appearance by Hattie McDaniel.
- ^ "Vivacious Lady: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Richard Jewel, 'RKO Film Grosses: 1931–1951', Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Vol 14 No 1, 1994 p56