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      The Merry Monahans

      Released Sep 15, 1944 1h 31m Musical Comedy List
      Reviews Talented vaudeville family the Monahans have one very big problem in the form of patriarch Pete (Jack Oakie) : His heavy alcoholism has gotten the performing clan blacklisted from nearly every significant venue. With little choice but to break away from Pete, his children, Jimmy (Donald O'Connor) and Patsy (Peggy Ryan), devise their own act and take it on the road. The troupe enjoys some success, which motivates Pete to sober up. Hearing of their father's turnaround, they make plans to reunite. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Hackneyed vaudeville plot tied to some nice singing and dancing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member More fun and music with DOC. Oakie is good too. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Talented vaudeville family the Monahans have one very big problem in the form of patriarch Pete (Jack Oakie) : His heavy alcoholism has gotten the performing clan blacklisted from nearly every significant venue. With little choice but to break away from Pete, his children, Jimmy (Donald O'Connor) and Patsy (Peggy Ryan), devise their own act and take it on the road. The troupe enjoys some success, which motivates Pete to sober up. Hearing of their father's turnaround, they make plans to reunite.
      Director
      Charles Lamont
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Genre
      Musical, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 15, 1944, Original
      Runtime
      1h 31m