Hello Frisco, Hello (1943)

In turn-of-the-century San Francisco, an ambitious vaudevillian takes his quartet from a honky tonk to the big time, while spurning the love of his troupe's star singer for a selfish heiress.

Director:

H. Bruce Humberstone

Writers:

Robert Ellis, Helen Logan,

Stars:

Alice Faye, John Payne, Jack Oakie

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alice Faye	...	Trudy Evans
John Payne	...	Johnny Cornell
Jack Oakie	...	Dan Daley
Lynn Bari	...	Bernice Croft
Laird Cregar	...	Sam Weaver
June Havoc	...	Beulah Clancy
Ward Bond	...	Sharkey
Aubrey Mather	...	Douglas Dawson
John Archer	...	Ned Clark
Frank Orth	...	Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's
George Lloyd	...	Foghorn Ryan - Proprietor
Frank Darien	...	Missionary
Harry Hayden	...	Burkham
Eddie Dunn	...	Forman of Renovation Crew
Charles Cane	...	O'Riley, Policeman

Storyline

In turn-of-the-century San Francisco, an ambitious vaudevillian takes his quartet from a honky tonk to the big time, while spurning the love of his troupe's star singer for a selfish heiress.

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Plot Keywords:

quartet | turn of the century | heiress | singer | pants falling down | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aquilo, Sim, Era Vida!

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 15, 1943 with Alice Faye reprising her film role.

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Connections

Referenced in You Bet Your Life: Episode #6.8 (1955)

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Soundtracks

"The Sidewalks of New York"
(uncredited)
Music by Charles Lawlor
Played briefly at the beginning of the "Bedelia" routine

User Reviews

A lot to like in this one

Strong evidence of why Alice Faye was such a big star in the 40s. Good support from John Payne, Jack Oakie, and femme fatale Lynn Bari. Some critics, including Maltin, are down on this one, but they're wrong. It's a joy from end to end, and as easy on the eyes (in color) as Faye's voice is on the ears (especially in Academy Award winner "You'll Never Know"). Wish they gave Payne more songs to sing, but you can't have everything. Offhand, I don't know of a Fox musical of that era that's as enjoyable.