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My Friend Irma

  • 19491949
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Don DeFore, John Lund, Diana Lynn, and Marie Wilson in My Friend Irma (1949)
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
A scatterbrained Brooklynite and her wheeler-dealer fiancé interfere in her level-headed roommate's love life.A scatterbrained Brooklynite and her wheeler-dealer fiancé interfere in her level-headed roommate's love life.A scatterbrained Brooklynite and her wheeler-dealer fiancé interfere in her level-headed roommate's love life.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Cy Howard(screenplay)
    • Parke Levy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Lund
    • Diana Lynn
    • Don DeFore
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Cy Howard(screenplay)
    • Parke Levy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Lund
    • Diana Lynn
    • Don DeFore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Marie Wilson in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Jerry Lewis and John Lund in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Dean Martin, Don DeFore, John Lund, and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Dean Martin, Hans Conried, Don DeFore, and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Dean Martin, Don DeFore, John Lund, and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Dean Martin, Don DeFore, and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    John Lund and Marie Wilson in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Marie Wilson in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Kathryn Givney and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)
    Kathryn Givney and Diana Lynn in My Friend Irma (1949)

    Top cast

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    John Lund
    John Lund
    • Alas Al
    Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn
    • Jane Staceyas Jane Stacey
    Don DeFore
    Don DeFore
    • Richard Rhinelanderas Richard Rhinelander
    Marie Wilson
    Marie Wilson
    • Irma Petersonas Irma Peterson
    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Steveas Steve
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Seymouras Seymour
    Hans Conried
    Hans Conried
    • Prof. Kropotkinas Prof. Kropotkin
    Kathryn Givney
    Kathryn Givney
    • Mrs. Rhinelanderas Mrs. Rhinelander
    Percy Helton
    Percy Helton
    • Mr. Clydeas Mr. Clyde
    Gloria Gordon
    • Mrs. O'Reillyas Mrs. O'Reilly
    Ernö Verebes
    Ernö Verebes
    • Mr. Ubangas Mr. Ubang
    • (as Erno Verebes)
    Margaret Field
    Margaret Field
    • Aliceas Alice
    Hazel Boyne
    • Gypsy Tea Room Dineras Gypsy Tea Room Diner
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Coleman
    Charles Coleman
    • Henryas Henry
    • (uncredited)
    Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin
    • Gypsy Tea Room Waiteras Gypsy Tea Room Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat
    • Mushieas Mushie
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmie Dundee
    Jimmie Dundee
    • Wallpaper Manas Wallpaper Man
    • (uncredited)
    Franklyn Farnum
    Franklyn Farnum
    • Maitre D'as Maitre D'
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Marshall
    • Writers
      • Cy Howard(screenplay) (radio program "My Friend Irma")
      • Parke Levy(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Based on the long-running radio show. Irma is a likeable airhead who meddles in her roommate's love-life. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, in their first screen appearance, are juice-bar operators who are discovered when a self-proclaimed manager hears Martin's golden voice. Irma's roommate wants to marry her rich boss, but instead falls in love with Martin. —Sergei Scurfield
    • confidence artist
    • new york city
    • police officer
    • boss
    • show business
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    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Riotous Gal of Radio...NOW FUNNIER on the SCREEN!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jerry Lewis was originally cast to play Al. But it was decided to let Lewis act similar to his onstage comic persona and the character of Seymour was created for him.
    • Goofs
      When Irma (Marie Wilson) falls down the hole in the street in the first scene of the movie, a pair of hands can be seen catching her.
    • Quotes

      Irma Peterson: [to Al] Oh, well, you know Jane. She wants to marry a man with money, but I don't think money's important. Look, I have you, and you have me, and we both have nothing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Wogan: Episode #9.145 (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Street Scene
      (uncredited)
      Music by Alfred Newman
      Played during New York City prologue before main titles

    User reviews14

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Beautiful Diana Lynn
    Beautiful Diana Lynn makes this a fun show. Interesting to see NYC in those days, so different from now. First film for Martin and Lewis, they looked so young.
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    • babbabran
    • Dec 11, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mi amiga Irma
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Wallis-Hazen
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,160,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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