Fun on a Weekend_
"FROM TRAMPS TO TYCOONS...In One Hilarious Weekend!"
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
Starring
Eddie Bracken, Priscilla Lane, Tom Conway
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Fun on a Weekend was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by ...
Fun on a Weekend is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (20)
Eddie Bracken
Pete Porter
Priscilla Lane
Nancy Crane
Tom Conway
Jefferson van Orsdale Jr.
Allen Jenkins
Joe Morgan
Arthur Treacher
Benjamin O. Moffatt
Clarence Kolb
Quigley Quackenbush
Alma Kruger
Mrs. van Orsdale
Russell Hicks
John Biddle
Fritz Feld
Sergei Stroganoff
Richard Hageman
Cyrus Cowperwaithe
Lester Allen
Hot Dog Vendor
Sam Ash
Party Guest (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Party Guest (uncredited)
SB
Sam Bagley
Casino Bouncer (uncredited)
AB
Alex Ball
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Waiter (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Gambling House Bouncer (uncredited)
William Benedict
Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)
EB
Edward Biby
Party Guest (uncredited)
Marie Blake
Mr. Prigee's Secretary (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Rating
7.7/10 (3 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fun on a Weekend about?
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
How long is Fun on a Weekend?
Fun on a Weekend has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Fun on a Weekend?
The cast of Fun on a Weekend includes Eddie Bracken, Priscilla Lane, Tom Conway, Allen Jenkins, Arthur Treacher.
What is the rating of Fun on a Weekend?
Fun on a Weekend has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
