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Redhead from Manhattan (1943)

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 place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lupe VélezLupe VélezRita Manners / Elaine Manners
  • Photo of Michael DuaneMichael DuaneJimmy Randall
  • Photo of Tim RyanTim RyanMike Glendon
  • Photo of Gerald MohrGerald MohrChick Andrews
  • Photo of Lillian YarboLillian YarboPolly
  • Photo of Arthur LoftArthur LoftSig Hammersmith
  • Photo of Lewis WilsonLewis WilsonPaul
  • Photo of Douglas LeavittDouglas LeavittJoe
  • Photo of Clancy CooperClancy CooperPoliceman
  • Photo of Johnny MitchellJohnny MitchellMarty Britt

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