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3 January 1947 (USA) moreTagline:
The mammoth musical of Jerome Kern's dramatic life story!Plot:
Light bio-pic of American Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary stage artists... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
The music man moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| June Allyson | ... | Jane Witherspoon (in "Leave it to Jane" / "Oh Boy") | |
| Lucille Bremer | ... | Sally Hessler | |
| Judy Garland | ... | Marilyn Miller | |
| Kathryn Grayson | ... | Magnolia Hawks (in "Show Boat" / "Finale Specialty") | |
| Van Heflin | ... | James I. Hessler | |
| Lena Horne | ... | Julie LaVerne (in "Show Boat" / "Specialty") | |
| Van Johnson | ... | Bandleader in Elite Club | |
| Tony Martin | ... | Gaylord Ravenal (in "Show Boat" / "Finale Specialty") | |
| Dinah Shore | ... | Herself / Specialty (in "The Girl from Utah") | |
| Frank Sinatra | ... | (in "Finale Specialty") | |
| Robert Walker | ... | Jerome Kern | |
| Gower Champion | ... | Dance Specialty (in "Roberta") | |
| Cyd Charisse | ... | Dance Specialty in 'Roberta' | |
| Harry Hayden | ... | Charles Frohman | |
| Paul Langton | ... | Oscar Hammerstein II |
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132 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
Australia:PG (TV rating) | UK:PG (re-rating) (2005) | UK:U (original rating) (1947-2005) | Canada:G (Ontario) | Australia:G | Finland:S | USA:Approved (PCA #11781)Filming Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Anachronisms: When Kern goes to see Sally at Club Elite in Memphis, he hasn't written Show Boat yet. Therefore, it would be before 1927. However, the song she performs with Van Johnson, "I Won't Dance", wasn't written by Kern until 1935. moreQuotes:
Victor Herbert: [congratulating Jerome Kern on his composing ability] My boy, you've got a song to sing. moreSoundtrack:
Long Ago (and Far Away) moreFAQ
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Jerome Kern is the subject of this biopic that MGM put together as an after thought because even though it's about the great composer's life, little is learned about him. The movie was directed by Richard Whorf as a great spectacle, one in which the magnificent talent employed by the studio is showcased interpreting Mr. Kern's music.
The composer is seen arriving in New York and being referred to a man who is supposed to be the best in arranging songs. The fictitious James Hessler is seen as an influential figure who worked close with Mr. Kern and acted as his mentor and collaborator. By his own admission Mr. Kern was not an exciting figure, but he left behind a body of work that still is vital and has survived the passing of time, as his songs became standards.
The main reason for watching the film is to enjoy the MGM stars doing what they did best, singing and dancing for our benefit. In a spectacular and colorful finale, we are treated to a wonderful production number involving Jerome Kern's best known songs.
Robert Walker's take on the composer makes a bland figure out of Mr. Kern. Van Heflin as Hessler proves to be much better. In the musical numbers we are treated by Lena Horne, June Allison, Tony Martin, Cyd Charisse, Lucille Bremen, Van Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Angela Lansbury and others.
Although the film doesn't break new ground, it's a wonderful way to catch up with the stars in the background in some great renditions of Jerome Kern's beautiful songs.