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Pinky Weather Legs: Cruising Through History

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Pinky Weather Legs, A 1938 American Film Starring Frank Morgan And Lucile Gleason Pinky Weather Legs Cruising Through History

Pinky Weather Legs Cruising Through History

by Michelle Glasby-Millington

5 out of 5

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Pinky Weather Legs is a 1938 American comedy film starring Frank Morgan and Lucile Gleason. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon and produced by Hal Wallis. The screenplay by Charles Lederer and Arthur Sheekman is based on the 1937 play of the same name by Hugh Herbert and Edwin Justin Mayer.

The film tells the story of Pinky Weather Legs (Morgan),a wealthy and eccentric inventor who falls in love with a struggling actress (Gleason). Despite their differences, the two eventually marry and live happily ever after.

Pinky Weather Legs was a critical and commercial success. The film was praised for its humor and heart, and Morgan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Cast

Frank Morgan as Pinky Weather Legs
Lucile Gleason as Nora Kelly
Betty Field as Sally Clark
Jack Carson as Johnny O'Brien
Eric Blore as Sir Reginald Weather Legs
Margaret Lindsay as Lady Weather Legs
Nella Walker as Mrs. Weather Legs

Production

Pinky Weather Legs was filmed on location in Los Angeles, California. The film was shot in black and white, and it has a running time of 92 minutes.

The film's budget was $425,000. The film was a financial success, grossing over $1 million at the box office.

Reception

Pinky Weather Legs was a critical and commercial success. The film was praised for its humor and heart, and Morgan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

The film was also a popular success with audiences. The film was released on DVD in 2004.

Legacy

Pinky Weather Legs is considered to be a classic comedy film. The film is still popular today, and it is often shown on television and home video.

The film has been parodied and referenced in many other works of popular culture. For example, the film was parodied in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski.

Pinky Weather Legs is a timeless comedy film that continues to entertain audiences today.

Pinky Weather Legs Cruising Through History

by Michelle Glasby-Millington

5 out of 5