A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.A professor marries a nightclub singer, much to the consternation of his family and friends back home.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
- Italian Waiter at Nightclub
- (uncredited)
- Student
- (uncredited)
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGinger Rogers recommended Jimmy Stewart for this film, even though they had not worked on a film together previously. The two were dating at the time, and with Rogers being one of RKO's biggest stars, she got her way.
- Quotes
Helen: You know, Peter and I are engaged to be married.
Francey: Oh, is that so?
Helen: Not that I think knowing that would make a big difference to you.
Francey: Well, no.
Helen: You see, Peter needs protection against a certain type of woman.
Francey: Oh, I could work on that.
Helen: Now, are you going to mind your own businesses, or must I really give you a piece of my mind?
Francey: Oh, I couldn't take the last piece.
[the female fisticuffs begin after this, with Helen slapping Francey]
- Crazy creditsOpening credits are listed on the glass panels of a revolving hat display.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Untouchables: Search for a Dead Man (1963)
- SoundtracksYou'll Be Reminded of Me
(1938)
Written by George Jessel, Jack Meskill, and Ted Shapiro
Played during the opening and closing credits
Sung by Ginger Rogers (uncredited) at the nightclub
Played as background music often
The picture displays screwball comedy , romance , jokes , giggles and lots of amusement . The film highlights are : the struggle between the fiancée and wife in public presence , a drunk Stewart explaining the lesson and the room family dancing in the face of Charles Coburn . However , being eventually hampered by racist stereotypes on the black people characterizations (the two black servants). James Stewart and Ginger Rogers are awesome , both of whom are top-notch comedy actors . Stewart is a phenomenal comedian as he proved in : ¨It's a wonderful life¨ , ¨Shop Around of corner¨ and ¨Philadelpia story¨ . Ginger Rogers is number one as the best dancer actress (though here she only carries out one dance) ; besides , being a riveting comedian and she won an Academy Award for her portrayal in ¨Kitty Foyle : Natural history of a woman¨ . The support cast is first range : Charles Coburn , James Ellison , Jack Carson and Belulah Bondi , this is one of five times that she portrayed James Stewart's mother . And Hattie McDaniel , she is a number of ways , superior to most of the white folks surrounding her , she was the first African-American to win an Oscar (Gone with the wind). The motion picture was magnificently directed by George Stevens who obtained two Oscars and directed excellent movies (Shane , Giant , Gunga Din , A place in the sun). The picture will appeal to sparkling romantic comedy enthusiasts and Stewart , Rogers fans .
- ma-cortes
- Oct 18, 2006
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Box office
- Budget
- $703,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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