The Gay Senorita

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The Gay Senorita
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Theatrical poster for the film
Directed by Arthur Dreifuss
Screenplay by Edward Eliscu
Story by J. Robert Bren
Produced by Jay Gorney
Starring Jinx Falkenburg
Jim Bannon
Steve Cochran
Cinematography Burnett Guffey
Edited by Al Clark
Production
company
Release date
  • August 9, 1945 (1945-08-09)(US) [1]
Running time
69 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Gay Senorita is a 1945 American comedy-drama film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, which stars Jinx Falkenburg, Jim Bannon, and Steve Cochran.

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References

  1. "The Gay Senorita: Detail View". American Film Institute.