No, No, Nanette

No, No, Nanette

The "Irene" girl in the 'Tea for Two" musical romance

NR 1940 · 96 min · ★ 6.2 · Music, Comedy

Perky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette enlists the help of theatrical producer Bill Trainor, who promptly falls in love with her. The same thing happens when artist Tom Gillespie is called on for help. But soon Uncle Jimmy's flirtations become too numerous, and Nanette's romances with Tom and Bill run into trouble. Will Uncle Jimmy's marriage survive, and will Nanette find happiness with Tom, Bill, or somebody else?

Directed by Herbert Wilcox · Written by Ken Englund

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Anna Neagle Nanette
Richard Carlson Tom Gillespie
Victor Mature William Trainor
Roland Young Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith
Helen Broderick Mrs. Susan Smith
Zasu Pitts Pauline Hastings
Eve Arden Kitty
Billy Gilbert Styles
Dorothea Kent Betty
Aubrey Mather Remington, the butler
Mary Gordon Gertrude, the Cook
Russell Hicks 'Hutch' Hutchinson

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