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Rainbow on the River is a 1936 American musical film directed by Kurt Neumann from a screenplay by Harry Chandlee, Earle Snell, and William Hurlbut, based upon the novel Toinette's Philip by C. V. Jamison. Produced by Bobby Breen Productions and Principal Productions, the movie was premiered in New York City on December 17, 1936, and released nationwide by RKO Radio Pictures the following week on Christmas Day. The film stars Bobby Breen, May Robson and Charles Butterworth.
Original Release
12/18/1936
US Release
12/18/1936
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bobby Breen | Philip Ainsworth |
| May Robson | Mrs. Harriet Ainsworth |
| Charles Butterworth | Barrett |
| Alan Mowbray | Ralph Layton |
| Benita Hume | Julia Layton |
| Henry O'Neill | Father Josef |
| Louise Beavers | Toinette |
| Marilyn Knowlden | Lucille Layton |
| Hall Johnson Choir | Choral Ensemble |
| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | Doctor |
Directors
Writers
Mrs. C.V. Jamison, Earle Snell, Harry Chandlee, William Hurlbut, Clarence Marks
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bobby Breen | Philip Ainsworth |
| May Robson | Mrs. Harriet Ainsworth |
| Charles Butterworth | Barrett |
| Alan Mowbray | Ralph Layton |
| Benita Hume | Julia Layton |
| Henry O'Neill | Father Josef |
| Louise Beavers | Toinette |
| Marilyn Knowlden | Lucille Layton |
| Hall Johnson Choir | Choral Ensemble |
| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | Doctor |
| Matthew 'Stymie' Beard | Lilybell Jones |
| Betty Blythe | Flower Buyer |
| St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choristers | Choral Ensemble |
| Theresa Maxwell Conover | Mrs. Logan |
| Lillian Harmer | Superintendent |
| Lew Kelly | Cabman |
| Lillian Yarbo | Seline |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sol Lesser | Producer |
