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EVERYTHING'S ON ICE aka Frolics on Ice (1939) Irene Dare & Edgar Kennedy | Comedy| B&W
Everything's on Ice is a 1939 American musical film produced by Sol Lesser for RKO Pictures, directed by Erle C. Kenton and stars six year old Irene Dare, Edgar Kennedy and Lynne Roberts. The film was released on October 6, 1939, and is also known as Frolics on Ice (American video title).
SYNOPSIS
In this intricate narrative, Felix Miller, a crafty uncle with a penchant for schemes, sees an opportunity in his 6-year-old niece Irene Barton's remarkable figure skating talent. Despite skepticism from Irene's family, rooted in Felix's dubious financial history, he endeavors to showcase Irene's abilities to a talent scout visiting from Florida. Meanwhile, Irene's elder sister, Jane, finds her romantic prospects entangled in Felix's machinations, especially upon encountering Leopold Eddington, a seemingly modest man hiding substantial wealth.
As Felix recklessly squanders Irene's earnings on extravagant luxuries, including opulent hotel stays and lavish expenditures, Jane unwittingly grows closer to Leopold, oblivious to his true financial standing. However, Felix's profligate behavior soon leads to financial ruin, culminating in Irene losing her coveted skating gig and the family confronting overwhelming debts.
Amidst the ensuing chaos, Jane and Leopold impulsively elope, using their newfound wealth to purchase a barbershop for Irene's father, Joe, as a surprise birthday gift. Meanwhile, Felix and another debtor, Harrison, find themselves humbled, forced to labor in the hotel kitchen to settle their mounting debts.
Ultimately, Irene's fate takes an unexpected turn when it is revealed that Leopold is, in fact, wealthy beyond imagination, leaving Felix and his elaborate schemes dumbfounded as the family navigates the complexities of newfound fortune and reconciles with past misjudgments.
CAST & CREW
Irene Dare as Irene Barton
Edgar Kennedy as Joe Barton
Roscoe Karns as Felix Miller
Lynne Roberts as Jane Barton
Eric Linden as Leopold Eddington
Mary Hart as Elsie Barton
George Meeker as Harrison Gregg
Bobby Watson as French
Mary Currier as Miss Tillifer
Maxine Stewart as Hat Check Girl
Wade Boteler as White
Pierre Watkin as Hotel Manager
Larry Jackson as Papa Penguin
Kenny Williams as Dr. Penguin
Directed by: Erle C. Kenton
Written by: Adrian Landis, Sherman L. Lowe
Produced by: Sol Lesser
Starring: Edgar Kennedy, Lynne Roberts
Cinematography by: Russell Metty
Edited by: Arthur Hilton
Music by: Amedeo De Filippi, Max Terr
Distributed by: RKO Pictures
Release date: October 6, 1939 (United States)
Running time: 65 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
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