I Dood It
One sheet vintage poster is for the
1943 American musical comedy I Dood It (released in the UK as By Hook or by Crook), a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production starring comedian Red Skelton and legendary tap dancer Eleanor Powell.
Film Overview
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the film is a loose remake of Buster Keaton's 1929 silent film Spite Marriage. The plot follows Joseph Rivington Renolds (Skelton), a humble hotel pants presser who is obsessed with Broadway star Constance Shaw (Powell).
The "Spite" Marriage: Constance marries Joseph primarily to make her womanizing fiancé jealous, mistakenly believing Joseph is a wealthy mining tycoon.
The Saboteur Subplot: Amidst the romantic misunderstandings, Joseph accidentally foils a Nazi saboteur's plot to blow up the theater, eventually winning Constance's genuine love.
Key Highlights & Trivia
Famous Catchphrase: The title I Dood It was taken from one of Red Skelton’s popular radio catchphrases used by his "Mean Widdle Kid" character.
Musical Performances: The film features Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, along with notable performances by Lena Horne and Hazel Scott (who perform the song "Jericho").
Dance Sequences: Eleanor Powell performs a famous "Western Rope Dance" where she tap dances with lassos. Interestingly, some of her other dance numbers in the film were recycled footage from her previous hits like Born to Dance and Honolulu.
Behind the Scenes: Powell reportedly knocked herself unconscious during rehearsals for the lasso routine. The film also marked her final leading role under her contract with MGM.
Cast and Crew
Role Name
Director Vincente Minnelli
Starring Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell
Music Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Supporting Cast Richard Ainley, Patricia Dane, Sam Levene, Lena Horne, Hazel Scott
1943 American musical comedy I Dood It (released in the UK as By Hook or by Crook), a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production starring comedian Red Skelton and legendary tap dancer Eleanor Powell.
Film Overview
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the film is a loose remake of Buster Keaton's 1929 silent film Spite Marriage. The plot follows Joseph Rivington Renolds (Skelton), a humble hotel pants presser who is obsessed with Broadway star Constance Shaw (Powell).
The "Spite" Marriage: Constance marries Joseph primarily to make her womanizing fiancé jealous, mistakenly believing Joseph is a wealthy mining tycoon.
The Saboteur Subplot: Amidst the romantic misunderstandings, Joseph accidentally foils a Nazi saboteur's plot to blow up the theater, eventually winning Constance's genuine love.
Key Highlights & Trivia
Famous Catchphrase: The title I Dood It was taken from one of Red Skelton’s popular radio catchphrases used by his "Mean Widdle Kid" character.
Musical Performances: The film features Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, along with notable performances by Lena Horne and Hazel Scott (who perform the song "Jericho").
Dance Sequences: Eleanor Powell performs a famous "Western Rope Dance" where she tap dances with lassos. Interestingly, some of her other dance numbers in the film were recycled footage from her previous hits like Born to Dance and Honolulu.
Behind the Scenes: Powell reportedly knocked herself unconscious during rehearsals for the lasso routine. The film also marked her final leading role under her contract with MGM.
Cast and Crew
Role Name
Director Vincente Minnelli
Starring Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell
Music Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Supporting Cast Richard Ainley, Patricia Dane, Sam Levene, Lena Horne, Hazel Scott
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