It Happened in Brooklyn (1947)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Richard Whorf

Writers:

Isobel Lennart (writer)
J.P. McGowan (story)

Release Date:

12 March 1948 (Finland)

Genre:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

Tagline:

IT ALL TAKES PLACE IN THAT FASCINATING WONDERLAND OF THE FAR EAST...BROOKLYN! (original print media ad - all caps)

Plot:

Danny has been in the army for 4 years, yet all he thinks about is Brooklyn and how great it is. When he returns after the war...

Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman | Brooklyn New York | Brooklyn Bridge | Musical Number | Place Name In Title

Cast

Frank Sinatra	...	Danny Webson Miller
Kathryn Grayson	...	Anne Fielding
Peter Lawford	...	Jamie Shellgrove
Jimmy Durante	...	Nick Lombardi
Gloria Grahame	...	Nurse
Marcy McGuire	...	Rae Jakobi
Aubrey Mather	...	Digby John
Tamara Shayne	...	Mrs. Kardos
Bobby Long	...	Johnny O'Brien
William Haade	...	Police Sergeant
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
William Roy	...	Leo Kardos (as Billy Roy)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:Approved (PCA #12119) | Finland:S

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

Piano music was played by unseen 17-year-old André Previn, who had joined MGM's music department not long before this movie was made.

Quotes:

Nick Lombardi: Jamie, we're having a little argument. What color are Annie's eyes?
Jamie Shellgrove: Dark Brown. But in the light they've got little golden flecks.
Danny Webson Miller: How tall is she compared to you?
Jamie Shellgrove: When she's wearing high heels, she comes to here, and low heels, to here.
Danny Webson Miller: Uh, what color nail polish does she use?
Jamie Shellgrove: None. Her hands are like a little girl's. And that perfume she uses, that's like a little girl's too... so clean and soapy. But you know the cutest thing about her? You can always tells when she's going to smile. Just a second before she wrinkles up her nose. Always.

Movie Connections:

References Gallant Bess (1946)

Soundtrack:

The Bell Song (Où va la jeune Indoue ?)

An enjoyable movie experience.

I found this to be a sweet movie with likable characters and good music. It was a delight to watch. Really enjoyed Jimmy Durante! Kathryn Grayson had such a lovely voice. Frank Sinatra's voice still had some maturing to do but still was a joy to listen to. Peter Lawford looked so young. Did not realize that it was Andre Previn playing the piano but should have known it was an expert on the keys. Black and white movies still have the ability to make a statement. And to see a movie with a happy ending is a real treat. I will be looking for additional movies of this caliber to enjoy that do not expose me to bloodshed or graphic sex. I highly recommend this film and would enjoy watching it again.