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    " CARE-FREE…WAR-FREE…AND A LAUGH-SPREE! (print ad – Lubbock Morning Avalanche – Lyric Theatre – Lubbock, Texas – March 1, 1945 – all caps)"
    Country
    Runtime 1 hr 28 min
    Premiere: World January 22, 1945
    Premiere: USA July 26, 1944
    Digital: World July 8, 2008
    Production Companies RKO Radio Pictures
    Also Known As
    Manhattan Serenade United States

    Description

    Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble’s hotel… on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen Russell, whose dramatic play he thinks Miller is producing, arrives. But it turns out Russell can sing like Sinatra, and Miller has leading lady Christine turn on the charm. Can Miller’s crazed machinations save the show?

    Сast and Crew

    Book Behind the Film "Step Lively" (1944)

    About the Book

    The film "Step Lively" is based on the play Room Service, which was written by John Murray and Allen Boretz. The play is a comedy that revolves around the chaotic and humorous attempts of a group of theater producers trying to stage a play while dealing with financial difficulties and a lack of resources.

    Authors

      • John Murray: An American playwright known for his work in the comedy genre.

      • Allen Boretz: An American writer who collaborated with Murray on Room Service and contributed to various comedic works.

    Adaptation and Correspondence to the Book

    The film "Step Lively" is an adaptation of the play Room Service. While the core plot and comedic elements remain intact, the film introduces musical components to enhance the entertainment value, which is a departure from the original play. The adaptation maintains the spirit of the original work but incorporates changes to suit the cinematic format and the inclusion of musical performances.

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