MUSIC . 1941 . 1h 25m . 5.0/10

Kiss the Boys Goodbye_

"1941'S BIGGEST, GAYEST MUSICAL TRIUMPH!"

New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.

Starring Don Ameche, Mary Martin, Oscar Levant
5.0/10
Rating
1h 25m
Runtime
1941
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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1941'S BIGGEST, GAYEST MUSICAL TRIUMPH!

New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.

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Cast
Don Ameche stars as Lloyd Lloyd in Kiss the Boys Goodbye.
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Year context
Kiss the Boys Goodbye was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate,...
Kiss the Boys Goodbye is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 25m.

CAST (12)

Don Ameche
Don Ameche
Lloyd Lloyd
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Cindy Lou Bethany
Oscar Levant
Oscar Levant
Dick Rayburn
Virginia Dale
Virginia Dale
Gwendolyn Abbott
Barbara Jo Allen
Barbara Jo Allen
Myra Stanhope
Raymond Walburn
Raymond Walburn
Top Rumson
Elizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Lily Lou Bethany
Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
Bert Fisher
Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell
Polly
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
George
Minor Watson
Minor Watson
Uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany
Jean Porter
Jean Porter
Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is Kiss the Boys Goodbye about?
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.
How long is Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
Kiss the Boys Goodbye has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
The cast of Kiss the Boys Goodbye includes Don Ameche, Mary Martin, Oscar Levant, Virginia Dale, Barbara Jo Allen.
What is the rating of Kiss the Boys Goodbye?
Kiss the Boys Goodbye has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Music
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