Ginger Rogers won a best actress Oscar for portrayal of Kitty Foyle from Irish working class roots. Told in flashbacks, the film starts with Wyn asking Kitty to run away with him to South America and live in sin as he is already married. We see the Kitty is torn between, wealthy and monied Wyn (Dennis Morgan) or marry a safe and sturdy Doctor Eisen (James Craig) who woos her. Kitty enchanted by the dashing…
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Ginger Rogers
Kitty Foyle
Dennis Morgan
Wyn Strafford
James Craig
Mark
Eduardo Ciannelli
Giono
Ernest Cossart
Pop
Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Strafford
Odette Myrtil
Delphine Detaille
Mary Treen
Pat
K.T. Stevens
Molly
Walter Kingsford
Mr. Kenneth
Cecil Cunningham
Grandmother
Nella Walker
Aunt Jessica
Edward Fielding
Uncle Edgar
Kay Linaker
Wyn's Wife
Richard Nichols
Wyn's Boy
Florence Bates
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This demonstrates clearly that Ginger Rogers was much more than just a dance partner, as she pretty much single-handedly holds this rather sweet melodrama together. She starts work as the secretary to Philadelphia gent "Wyn Stratford" (Dennis Morgan) and before long they fall in love... but what can come of it? He is from a wealthy society family, she a hard working gal of Irish-immigrant stock. Sam Wood takes us on…
FAQ about Kitty Foyle
What is Kitty Foyle about?
A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.
When was Kitty Foyle released?
Kitty Foyle was released in 1940.
What genres does Kitty Foyle belong to?
Kitty Foyle is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Kitty Foyle?
The cast of Kitty Foyle includes Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli, Ernest Cossart.