Four Jacks and a Jill
1942, English. Directed by Jack Hively.
BLONDE BLITZ blasts the blues out of four howling hepcats!
Karanina "Nina" Novak, is befriended by Nifty, the leader of a four-piece orchestra, and in return, secures an engagement for them at the Little Aregal Cafe, with herself as the vocalist, by pretending she once knew the King or Aregal back in the old country. Steve shows up pretending to be the King of Aregal, and complicates the growing romance between Nina and Nifty. When Steve runs off with Opa, the real King of Aregal (also Steve) appears and complicates things again.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack HivelyDirector
- Ray BolgerNifty Sullivan, a Jack
- Anne ShirleyKaranina 'Nina' Novak, the Jill
- June HavocOpal
- Desi ArnazSteve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of Aregal
- Jack DurantNoodle McArdle
- Eddie Foy Jr.Happy McScud, a Jack
- Fritz FeldMr. Hoople
- Henry DaniellBobo
- Joseph E. BernardJailer (uncredited)
- William BleesEddie, a Jack (uncredited)
- Fortunio BonanovaMike - Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
- Jack BriggsNat, a Jack (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Monte Brice, W. Carey Wonderly, John Twist
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How long is Four Jacks and a Jill?
Four Jacks and a Jill runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Four Jacks and a Jill have a post-credits scene?
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Four Jacks and a Jill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Four Jacks and a Jill is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Four Jacks and a Jill on?
Four Jacks and a Jill isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 1942. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Four Jacks and a Jill?
If you liked Four Jacks and a Jill, try G.I. Blues, Starstruck, The Fighting Temptations.
Who directed Four Jacks and a Jill?
Four Jacks and a Jill (1942) was directed by Jack Hively and stars Ray Bolger, Anne Shirley, June Havoc.