You're a Sweetheart (1937)

Director:

David Butler

Writers:

Warren Wilson (story) and
Maxwell Shane (story) ...

Release Date:

26 December 1937 (USA)

Genre:

Musical | Romance

Tagline:

Now she's a DANCING Alice!

Plot:

Hal Adams tries to win the heart of Broadway star Betty Bradley. |

Plot Keywords:

Male Female Relationship | Slang | Agent | Druggist | Defense Attorney

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar.

Cast

Alice Faye	...	Betty Bradley
George Murphy	...	Hal Adams
Ken Murray	...	Don King
Charles Winninger	...	Cherokee Charlie
Andy Devine	...	Daisy Day
William Gargan	...	Fred Edwards
Frank Jenks	...	Harry Howe
Frances Hunt	...	Penny
Tony Labriola	...	Oswald (as Oswald)
Casper Reardon	...	Cousin Caspar
Donald Meek	...	Conway Jeeters
David Oliver	...	Yes Man
A.A. Trimble	...	Will Rogers
Edna Sedgewick	...	Ballet Dancer
Bob Murphy	...	Bailiff

Also Known As:

Young Man's Fancy (USA) (original script title)

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Approved | Finland:S

Company:

Universal Pictures

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "You Bet Your Life: (#3.26)" (1953)

Soundtrack:

You're a Sweetheart

Delightful neglected musical with Faye/Murphy in top form

Despite Mr. Maltin's low opinion of this film (only two stars), it strikes me as being one of the better pieces of musical fluff of the era. The plot in these things is never much - here a fast talking agent (Murray) pulls a publicity ploy to allow his show to open, involving hiring a waiter (Murphy) to pose as an Oklahoma millionaire to squire star (Faye). Of course they fall in love and he must reveal the truth to her eventually. The point here is that the production is tuneful, fast moving, full of wisecracks and Faye and Murphy create magic in their two extended dance routines. Oddly enough although it produced a song standard, the title tune, neither the score nor the song were Oscar nommed - it received a single nod (deservedly) for its stylish art deco interior design and stage sets. Songs: My Fine Feathered Friend; You're A Sweetheart; Scrapin The Toast; So It's Love; Oh Oh Oklahoma; The Trial of Minnie Swing. Interesting to note that the show they're all worried about putting on is called "Oh Oh Oklahoma" and the title tune carries the line "You're Ok, Oklahoma." So maybe R&H weren't so original six years later when they produced their megahit. This is one worth seeing - it's a lot of fun.