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Stingaree

  • 19341934
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
484
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POPULARITY
101,846
30,415
Irene Dunne and Richard Dix in Stingaree (1934)
ComedyDramaRomance
A young woman is seduced by a charismatic highwayman who offers her promises of fame as a singer in exchange for romance.A young woman is seduced by a charismatic highwayman who offers her promises of fame as a singer in exchange for romance.A young woman is seduced by a charismatic highwayman who offers her promises of fame as a singer in exchange for romance.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
484
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
101,846
30,415
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • William A. Wellman
    • Writers
      • Becky Gardiner(screen play)
      • Lynn Riggs(adaptation)
      • Leonard Spigelgass(adaptation)
    • Stars
      • Irene Dunne
      • Richard Dix
      • Mary Boland
    Top credits
    • Director
      • William A. Wellman
    • Writers
      • Becky Gardiner(screen play)
      • Lynn Riggs(adaptation)
      • Leonard Spigelgass(adaptation)
    • Stars
      • Irene Dunne
      • Richard Dix
      • Mary Boland
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    • 20User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Irene Dunne in Stingaree (1934)
    Richard Dix in Stingaree (1934)
    Irene Dunne in Stingaree (1934)
    Irene Dunne, Mary Boland, Richard Dix, and Henry Stephenson in Stingaree (1934)
    Irene Dunne and Richard Dix in Stingaree (1934)
    Irene Dunne and Richard Dix in Stingaree (1934)
    Irene Dunne and Richard Dix in Stingaree (1934)

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    Irene Dunne
    Irene Dunne
    • Hilda Bouverie
    Richard Dix
    Richard Dix
    • Stingaree
    Mary Boland
    Mary Boland
    • Mrs. Clarkson
    Conway Tearle
    Conway Tearle
    • Sir Julian Kent
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Howie
    Henry Stephenson
    Henry Stephenson
    • Mr. Hugh Clarkson
    George Barraud
    George Barraud
    • Radford
    Una O'Connor
    Una O'Connor
    • Annie
    'Snub' Pollard
    'Snub' Pollard
    • Victor
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • The Governor-General
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Mac
    Robert Greig
    Robert Greig
    • The Innkeeper
    Robert Adair
    • Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Norma Adoree
    • Flower Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Italian Celebrant
    • (uncredited)
    Alyce Ardell
    Alyce Ardell
    • Shopgirl
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Constable
    • (uncredited)
    May Beatty
    May Beatty
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William A. Wellman
    • Writers
      • Becky Gardiner(screen play)
      • Lynn Riggs(adaptation)
      • Leonard Spigelgass(adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rather than build their own opera-house set for the final concert sequence, RKO went to Universal and shot the sequence on the standing set built for the 1925 Lon Chaney version of The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
    • Goofs
      Hilda's name in the ads reads "Madame Hilda Bouverie." In fact, she is not supposed to be married at this point in the movie, and so should have been referred to as "Mademoiselle Hilda Bouverie."
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Clarkson: ...Why, the very foundation of empire is woman's virginity.

      Sir Julian Kent: Chastity, madame, chastity. No empire would get very far with virginity.

    • Connections
      Featured in TCM: Twenty Classic Moments (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Stingaree Ballad
      (1934) (uncredited)
      Music by W. Franke Harling
      Lyrics by Gus Kahn
      Sung by an offscreen chorus during the opening credits
      Performed by Earl Covert (vocal and guitar)
      Played often in the score

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    Dunne & Dix ride again
    This RKO picture benefits from William Wellman's direction, the re-teaming of Irene Dunne and Richard Dix, and a nice blend of music, adventure and romance. Miss Dunne is particularly suited to play an opera singer, and only MGM's Jeanette MacDonald could have performed the lead nearly as well. As for the love interest, Mr. Dix essays the title role of a dashing bandit, the first time he has worked with Miss Dunne since the studio's earlier hit, Cimarron.

    Mary Boland does a fine job as an obnoxious snob, proving her worth as a would-be member of the cultural elite who makes things a bit difficult for Dunne. And don't miss Andy Devine turning on the charm as Stingaree's high-pitched loyal sidekick (what else?).
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Fågelfri
    • Filming locations
      • Edgar Rice Burroughs Ranch, Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $408,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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