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Release Date:
10 June 1955 (USA)
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Tagline:
You'll Love it!...The Big Lavish Musical of the Roaring Twenties! more
Plot:
A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 1 win
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6 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
De Niro Biography Reveals All
(From WENN. 26 March 2004)
The Elton John Story?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 October 2003)
(From WENN. 26 March 2004)
The Elton John Story?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 October 2003)
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Smashing "Gangster Musical"
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Doris Day | ... | Ruth Etting |
 | James Cagney | ... | Martin Snyder |
 | Cameron Mitchell | ... | Johnny Alderman |
| Robert Keith | ... | Bernard V. Loomis |
| Tom Tully | ... | Frobisher |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | Georgie |
| Richard Gaines | ... | Paul Hunter |
| Peter Leeds | ... | Fred Taylor |
| Claude Stroud | ... | Eddie Fulton |
| Audrey Young | ... | Jingle Girl |
| John Harding | ... | Greg Trent |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Dorothy Abbott | ... | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jay Adler | ... | Orry (uncredited) |
| John Alban | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Mal Alberts | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Geneviève Aumont | ... | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Veda Ann Borg | ... | Dance Hall Hostess (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | ... | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Benny Burt | ... | Stage manager (uncredited) |
| Claire Carleton | ... | Claire (uncredited) |
| Robert Carson | ... | Brelston, Radio Station Manager (uncredited) |
| Dick Cherney | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jean Corbett | ... | Ziegfeld Follies Girl (uncredited) |
| Joan Corbett | ... | Ziegfeld Follies Girl (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Cross | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
| John Daheim | ... | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| John Damler | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
 | Robert Dix | ... | Assistant Director (uncredited) |
| Helene Drake | ... | Dance Hall Cashier (uncredited) |
| James Drury | ... | Assistant director (uncredited) |
| Roy Engel | ... | Reporter, propman (uncredited) |
| Mauritz Hugo | ... | Irate customer (uncredited) |
| Michael Kostrick | ... | Assistant director (uncredited) |
| Henry Kulky | ... | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Bill Lee | ... | Singer (uncredited) |
| Marco López | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Robert Malcolm | ... | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Paul McGuire | ... | Drapery man (uncredited) |
| Patti Nestor | ... | Chorus girl (uncredited) |
| Joe Pasternak | ... | Film Producer (uncredited) |
| Henry Randolph | ... | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Thurl Ravenscroft | ... | Singer (uncredited) |
| Barry Regan | ... | Studio Guard (uncredited) |
| Otto Reichow | ... | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Phil Schumacher | ... | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Charles Sherlock | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dick Simmons | ... | Movie Dance Director (uncredited) |
| Max Smith | ... | Singer (uncredited) |
| Winona Smith | ... | Chorus girl (uncredited) |
| Robert R. Stephenson | ... | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Bob Stevens | ... | Singer (uncredited) |
| Larri Thomas | ... | Chorus girl (uncredited) |
| Dale Van Sickel | ... | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Wally Walker | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Shirley Wilson | ... | Chorus girl (uncredited) |
| Herbert Winters | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Charles Vidor | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Daniel Fuchs | (screenplay) and | |
| Isobel Lennart | (screenplay) | |
| Daniel Fuchs | (story) | |
Produced by | |||
| Joe Pasternak | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| George Stoll | (uncredited) | ||
| Robert Van Eps | (uncredited) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| Arthur E. Arling | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Ralph E. Winters | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Cedric Gibbons | |||
| Urie McCleary | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Jack D. Moore | |||
| Edwin B. Willis | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Helen Rose | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Sydney Guilaroff | .... | hair stylist | |
| William Tuttle | .... | makeup designer | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Ridgeway Callow | .... | assistant director | |
| Hank Moonjean | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Wesley C. Miller | .... | recording supervisor | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Warren Newcombe | .... | special effects | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Alvord Eiseman | .... | color consultant | |
Music Department | |||
| Irving Aaronson | .... | music advisor | |
| Percy Faith | .... | song arranger: Doris Day | |
| Percy Faith | .... | song conductor: Doris Day | |
| George Stoll | .... | music supervisor | |
| Robert Van Eps | .... | orchestrator (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Alex Romero | .... | originator: dances | |
| Alex Romero | .... | supervisor: dances | |
| Hal Bell | .... | assistant choreographer (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1955) (USA) (theatrical)
- Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1972) (USA) (TV) (network premiere) (pan/scan)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1988) (USA) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1956) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (USA) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (USA) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD)
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Runtime:
122 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (35 mm optical prints) |
4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Sound System) (35 mm magnetic prints)
Certification:
UK:A (original rating) |
USA:Approved (certificate #17433) |
Australia:PG (TV rating) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) |
Sweden:Btl |
Australia:G |
Finland:K-16 |
UK:PG |
Germany:6
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Jane Russell turned down the opportunity to play Ruth Etting in hopes of landing the role of Lillian Roth in I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955). That role ended up going to Susan Hayward, leaving Russell with neither part.
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: During one scene late in the film where Cagney is speaking, the audio/visuals are off by more than a second.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
I'm Sitting on Top of the World
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"Love Me Or Leave Me" has been critically lauded and publicly supported. I can only concede it's a very fine music/drama/biopic.
What's so unique about this film is it's skillfully combining the "gangster" element with the "musical" genre. The bio-based storyline plays out like somewhat like a crime drama, while the musical portion rings forth with twelve complete full-bodied numbers.
The casting is truly inspired: what a coup getting Doris Day, at the peak of her physical, acting and vocal powers to be cast in a real-life role, while snaring the brilliant, often breathtaking James Cagney--forever at the peak of his powers--as the indestructible "Gimp."
Together they create fireworks, playing off one another's sweet 'n' sour characterizations with great relish. How amusing it is to see Cagney having fun with his deft limp-walk and grueling thug-character, complemented by Day's equally enjoyable, contrastingly lovable persona.
The songs are all very beautiful, and expertly rendered by Day in this, a wonderful tribute to her vocal talent and impressive musicianship.
The script is well-written to utilize the stars' individual gifts, and the widescreen production is a delight to watch. After all these years, "Love Me Or Leave Me" holds its own, thanks to the contributions of two now-legendary stars.