Johnny Eager (1942)
| Release Date | 09 December 1941 |
| Tagline | I've heard all about you, Johnny Eager . . . but I still want you to kiss me ! |
| Genre | Crime, Film-Noir |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Black and White |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Crime Drama, Melodrama |
| Themes | Cons and Scams, Opposites Attract, Crisis of Conscience, Alcoholism |
| Tones | Slick, Stylized, Stirring, Sentimental |
| Tags | Gambling, Mastermind, Parolee, Prosecutor, Racetrack, Stepdaughter, Student |
Johnny Eager is a 1942 film noir starring Robert Taylor and Lana Turner. Van Heflin won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Charles Dingle
A. Frazier Marco
Cy Kendall
Bill Halligan
Don Costello
Billiken
Lou Lubin
Benjy
Joe Downing
Ryan
Robin Raymond
Matilda 'Matty' Fowler
Leona Maricle
Miss Mines
Byron Shores
Officer Joe Agridowski
Hooper Atchley
Gambler who made eight the hard way
Arthur Belasco
Card Player
Sheldon Bennett
Headwaiter at Luce's
Gladys Blake
Receptionist at Verne's office
Joyce Bryant
Woman with gambler who made eight the hard way
Jack Carr
Cupid
Larry Clifford
Card Player
Georgie Cooper
Wife who wants a new car
Jules Cowles
Man on betting line in front of Mr. Verne
Cliff Danielson
Floyd Markham
John Dilson
Pawnbroker
Mike Donovan
Switchman
Alice Keating
Ella, Lisbeth's Maid
Richard Kipling
Husband who lost more than $2000
Art Miles
Lt. Allan
Johnny Mitchell
Policeman
Alex Pollard
Farrell's Butler
Alonzo Price
Man #1 watching dog run at track
Janet Shaw
Alice, Secretary in Verne's Office
Elliott Sullivan
Ed Nolan
Charles Thomas
Bus Conductor
Gohr Van Vleck
Councilman French
Pat West
Eddie, Hanger-on
Joe Whitehead
Mr. Ruffing
Director
Writer
James Edward Grant
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Producer
John W. Considine Jr.
producer
Original Music
Bronislau Kaper
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Daniele Amfitheatrof
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Cinematographer
Editor
Albert Akst
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Art Director
Set Decorator
Edwin B. Willis
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Costume Designer
Robert Kalloch
Production Manager
William H. Cannon
unit manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Al Shenberg
assistant director
Art Department
Stan Rogers
associate art director
Sound Department
Music Department
Other Crew
Howard Dietz
publicity director
Production Company
Loew's
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MGM-International Dist.
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Distributor
MGM/UA Home Entertainment
MGM-International Dist.
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