Irene
1940, English. Directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Glorious musical comedy of the girl in the Alice Blue Gown!
Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herbert WilcoxDirector
- Anna NeagleIrene O'Dare
- Ray MillandDon Marshall
- Roland YoungMr. Smith
- Alan MarshalBob Vincent
- May RobsonGranny O'Dare
- Billie BurkeMrs. Herman Vincent
- Arthur TreacherBretherton
- Marsha HuntMiss Eleanor Worth
- Isabel JewellJane McGee
- Doris NolanLillian
- Stuart RobertsonFreddie
- Ethel GriffiesPrincess Minetti
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Montgomery, Alice Duer Miller
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How long is Irene?
Irene runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Irene parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Irene is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Irene on?
Irene isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 1940. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Irene?
If you liked Irene, try Funny Face, Another Cinderella Story, Top Hat.
Who directed Irene?
Irene (1940) was directed by Herbert Wilcox and stars Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young.