Kitty Foyle (1940)
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- Passed
- 1h 48min
- Drama, Romance
- 27 Dec 1940 (USA)
- Movie
A hard-working white-collar girl from a middle-class family meets and falls in love with a young socialite, but she soon clashes with his family.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ginger Rogers | ... |
Kitty Foyle
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| Dennis Morgan | ... |
Wyn Strafford
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| James Craig | ... |
Mark
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| Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Giono
(as Edward Ciannelli)
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| Ernest Cossart | ... |
Pop
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| Gladys Cooper | ... |
Mrs. Strafford
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| Odette Myrtil | ... |
Delphine Detaille
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| Mary Treen | ... |
Pat
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| K.T. Stevens | ... |
Molly
(as Katharine Stevens)
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| Walter Kingsford | ... |
Mr. Kennett
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| Cecil Cunningham | ... |
Grandmother
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| Nella Walker | ... |
Aunt Jessica
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| Edward Fielding | ... |
Uncle Edgar
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| Kay Linaker | ... |
Wyn's Wife
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| Richard Nichols | ... |
Wyn's Boy
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| Florence Bates | ... |
Customer
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| Spencer Charters | ... |
Father (scenesDeleted)
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| Fred Aldrich | ... |
Man at Premiere / Policeman (uncredited)
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| Heather Angel | ... |
Wife in Prologue (uncredited)
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Polly Bailey | ... |
Tenement Woman (uncredited)
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| Brooks Benedict | ... |
Speakeasy Patron - 100% American (uncredited)
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| Mary Benoit | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Joseph E. Bernard | ... |
Nightclub Waiter #1 (uncredited)
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| May Boley | ... |
Fainting Customer (uncredited)
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Paula Bromleigh | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Tyler Brooke | ... |
Husband in Prologue (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
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Helen Brown | ... |
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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| Julie Carter | ... |
Second Girl in Elevator (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Patricia Conway | ... |
Infant Baby (uncredited)
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Mary Currier | ... |
Clerk at Delphine's (uncredited)
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| Max Davidson | ... |
Flower Man (uncredited)
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Mimi Doyle | ... |
Jane (uncredited)
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Aaron Edwards | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| William Elmer | ... |
Neway (uncredited)
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| Harold Entwistle | ... |
Harrison - Strafford's Butler (uncredited)
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Renee Godfrey | ... |
Shopgirl in Elevator (uncredited)
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| Mary Gordon | ... |
First Charwoman (uncredited)
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| Fay Helm | ... |
Prim Girl (uncredited)
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Tom Herbert | ... |
Nightclub Waiter #2 (uncredited)
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| Charles Irwin | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Dick Johnstone | ... |
Man at Premier (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
First New York Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Speakeasy Doorman (uncredited)
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Max Linder | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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| Helen Lynd | ... |
Girl in Elevator (uncredited)
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Patricia Maier | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Bertram Marburgh | ... |
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
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Edward McNamara | ... |
Tim - Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
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Tony Merlo | ... |
Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
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Frank Milan | ... |
Parry - Office Worker (uncredited)
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Charles Miller | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Anna Mills | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Gerda Mora | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Louis Natheaux | ... |
Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
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| Hattie Noel | ... |
Myrtle - Black Woman (uncredited)
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Rosa Palmese | ... |
Flower Woman (uncredited)
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Jane Patten | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Hilda Plowright | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Charles Quigley | ... |
Bill - Office Worker (uncredited)
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Tom Quinn | ... |
Speakeasy / Night Club Patron (uncredited)
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Bill Ramsay | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Joey Ray | ... |
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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Mel Ruick | ... |
Bandleader and Violinist (uncredited)
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| Walter Sande | ... |
Trumpeter (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Man at Premiere (uncredited)
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| Ray Teal | ... |
Clarinet Player (uncredited)
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Gohr Van Vleck | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Vaughan | ... |
Mary - Second Charwoman (uncredited)
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| Theodore von Eltz | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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| Doodles Weaver | ... |
Pianist (uncredited)
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Joe Whitehead | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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| Jan Wiley | ... |
Miss Bala - Office Worker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sam Wood | ||
Written by
| Christopher Morley | ... | (A novel by) |
| Dalton Trumbo | ... | (screen play) |
| Donald Ogden Stewart | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Harry E. Edington | ... | executive producer |
| David Hempstead | ... | producer |
Music by
| Roy Webb | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert De Grasse | ... | director of photography (as Robert de Grasse) |
Editing by
| Henry Berman | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Van Nest Polglase | ||
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Renié | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| W. Argyle Nelson | ... | assistant director (as Argyle Nelson) |
Art Department
| Mark-Lee Kirk | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| John L. Cass | ... | recordist |
Special Effects by
| Vernon L. Walker | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Miehle | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Fletcher Henderson | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Robert Ardrey | ... | treatment (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1940) (United States) (theatrical) (as An RKO Radio Picture)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1941) (Norway) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1941) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Odeon Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A white-collar worker from a blue-collar family, Kitty Foyle has spent her short adult life in her hometown of Philadelphia or New York City. She has had two serious relationships, one associated with each city and each man with whom she falls in love but in vastly different ways. "Philadelphia" is blue-blooded Wyn Strafford VI. Wyn, editor of his pet-project magazine funded by family money, hires Kitty to be his secretary. Kitty's now-deceased father, despite liking Wyn as a person, warned Kitty against falling in love with him, regardless of his outward intentions, as his type always returned to his own kind. If she believes her father, Kitty might realize that a union with Wyn would mean a union with his family and their traditions as well. After the magazine folds, Kitty is forced to look for another job and thinks she might have more opportunities in New York City. Working as a sales associate at upscale Delphine Detaille parfumerie and cosmetics, Kitty meets "New York City" Mark Eisen. Mark is a public-health doctor who makes little money so is very careful about how he spends it. Each man proposes a future together with Kitty, and the two futures look very different. Which future, which man, which love, will she choose? Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | You'll Know Her Better Than You Know Your Wife! (Print Ad- Richmond County Journal, ((Rockingham, NC)) 10 April 1941) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Among the many letters that Ginger Rogers received for her work in the film, this was the one that she treasured the most: "Hello Cutie-- Saw 'Kitty' last night and must write this note to say 'That's it!' Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! You were superb, Ginge--it was such a solid performance--the kind one seldom sees on stage or screen and it should bring you the highest honors anyone can win!! Hope to see you soon, As ever your, Fred." See more » |
| Goofs | When Kitty and Wyn are in a speakeasy, the 1932 election returns are being broadcast over the radio. The announcer says that FDR has won Pennsylvania; Hoover won Pennsylvania in the election. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Woman's Lot (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad) See more » |
| Quotes |
Kitty Foyle:
Boy or Girl? Dr. Mark Eisen: Boy. Almost lost the little fella. (Looks around the poor apartment) Mighta been better if he hadn't pulled through. Kitty Foyle: Don't say that, Mark. It's always better to pull through. See more » |