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Double Dynamite

  • 1951
  • Approved
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Groucho Marx and Jane Russell in Double Dynamite (1951)
An innocent bank teller, suspected of embezzlement, is aided by an eccentric, wisecracking waiter.
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An innocent bank teller, suspected of embezzlement, is aided by an eccentric, wisecracking waiter.An innocent bank teller, suspected of embezzlement, is aided by an eccentric, wisecracking waiter.An innocent bank teller, suspected of embezzlement, is aided by an eccentric, wisecracking waiter.

  • Director
    • Irving Cummings
  • Writers
    • Melville Shavelson
    • Leo Rosten
    • Mannie Manheim
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • Groucho Marx
    • Frank Sinatra
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Irving Cummings
    • Writers
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Leo Rosten
      • Mannie Manheim
    • Stars
      • Jane Russell
      • Groucho Marx
      • Frank Sinatra
    • 30User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jane Russell
    Jane Russell
    • Mildred 'Mibs' Goodhue
    Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx
    • Emile J. Keck
    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Johnny Dalton
    Don McGuire
    Don McGuire
    • R.B. 'Bob' Pulsifer Jr.
    Howard Freeman
    Howard Freeman
    • R.B. Pulsifer Sr.
    Nestor Paiva
    Nestor Paiva
    • 'Hot Horse' Harris, the Bookie
    Frank Orth
    Frank Orth
    • Mr. Kofer
    Harry Hayden
    • J.L. McKissack
    William Edmunds
    • Mr. Baganucci
    Russell Thorson
    Russell Thorson
    • Internal Revenue Service Tailman
    • (as Russ Thorson)
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Bank Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Benny Burt
    Benny Burt
    • Nick - the Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Carruthers
    Steve Carruthers
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Messenger
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Chefe
    • Pierre - the Chef
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Coleman
    Charles Coleman
    • Second Santa Claus
    • (uncredited)
    Hal K. Dawson
    • Mr. Hartman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irving Cummings
    • Writers
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Leo Rosten
      • Mannie Manheim
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Filmed between November 22 and mid-December 1948, the movie was held back three years until its Manhattan opening at the Paramount Theatre on December 25, 1951. The delay prompted Groucho Marx to write a letter to Howard Hughes in January, 1951 asking for the film to be released because Groucho had not seen it himself. The letter is included in Groucho's book "The Groucho Letters."
    • Goofs
      Near the beginning of the film, Emile leaves the water pitcher on the table with Mildred and Johnny and walks away. After a couple shots back and forth, the water pitcher disappears from the table and has moved to a side table behind the couple.
    • Quotes

      Rosenthal, Police Dispatcher: The girl, caucasian, brown hair and eyes. Height 5 -7, weight 135 pounds... extremely well distributed.

    • Connections
      Featured in Dynamite Chicken (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Only Money
      (uncredited)
      Music by Jule Styne
      Lyrics Sammy Cahn
      Sung by Frank Sinatra and Groucho Marx;
      Reprised by Frank Sinatra, Groucho Marx and Jane Russell

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    8/10

    A lot of fun!

    I don't know why this kooky little film hasn't received better notices. As a huge fan of both Groucho Marx and The Voice, "Double Dynamite" was a dream come true. Groucho hasn't been this funny since "Duck Soup," and Ol' Blue Eyes plays off him beautifully. If there's a complaint here, it's that there aren't enough musical numbers. "It's Only Money" (a duet between Frank and Groucho) is a show-stopper.
    • Ziggy-35
    • Sep 30, 2003
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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It's Only Money
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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