Because of Him

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Movie Info

In this film, aspiring actress Kim Walker is determined to become the protegee of famed Broadway actor/producer Sheridan. The only person not charmed by Kim's herculean efforts to achieve stardom is playwright Paul Taylor, who balks when ordered to write a play for her.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Romance
Directed By:

Richard Wallace
Written By:

Edmund Beloin
In Theaters:

Jan 24, 1946 limited
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 19, 1999
Runtime:

100 minutes
Studio:

Universal Pictures

Cast

Deanna Durbin
as Kim Walker

Charles Laughton
as John Sheridan

Franchot Tone
as Paul Taylor

Helen Broderick
as Nora

Stanley Ridges
as Charlie Gilbert

Donald Meek
as Martin

Charles Halton
as Mr. Dunlap

Regina Wallace
as Head Nurse

Douglas Wood
as Samuel Hargood

Lynn Whitney
as Martha Manners

Helen Bennett
as Reporter (uncredited)

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Audience Reviews for Because of Him

Mar 13, 2016

Daffy comedy is helped immeasurably by the chemistry between Deanna Durbin and Charles Laughton. Not as good as their first teaming "It Started with Eve" but they make this far better than it should be.

jay n Super Reviewer