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Director:
Richard Whorf
Writers:
Isobel Lennart (writer)
J.P. McGowan (story)
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Release Date:
12 March 1948 (Finland) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
IT ALL TAKES PLACE IN THAT FASCINATING WONDERLAND OF THE FAR EAST...BROOKLYN! (original print media ad - all caps) more
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... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
An enjoyable movie experience. more

Cast

  (Complete credited 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)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Australia:G | USA:Approved (PCA #12119) | Finland:S

Fun Stuff

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. more
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.
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Movie Connections:
References Gallant Bess (1946) more
Soundtrack:
The Bell Song (Oł va la jeune Indoue ?) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
An enjoyable movie experience., 22 December 2006
10/10
Author: billeksqltr4919 from United States

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.

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