Step Lively (1944)

Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen ... See full summary »

Director:

Tim Whelan

Writers:

Allen Boretz (play), Warren Duff,

Stars:

Frank Sinatra, George Murphy, Adolphe Menjou

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Frank Sinatra	...	Glenn Russell
George Murphy	...	Gordon Miller
Adolphe Menjou	...	Wagner
Gloria DeHaven	...	Christine Marlowe
Walter Slezak	...	Joe Gribble
Eugene Pallette	...	Simon Jenkins
Wally Brown	...	Binion
Alan Carney	...	Harry
Grant Mitchell	...	Dr. Gibbs
Anne Jeffreys	...	Miss Abbott

Storyline

Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen Russell, whose dramatic play he thinks Miller is producing, arrives. But it turns out Russell can sing like Sinatra, and Miller has leading lady Christine turn on the charm. Can Miller's crazed machinations save the show?

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | broadway manhattan new york city | manhattan new york city | based on play

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Taglines:

It's Fun!

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Genres:

Musical

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1945 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Amor, Música e Sarilhos

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Room Service (1938)

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Soundtracks

"WHERE DOES LOVE BEGIN?"
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Performed by Gloria DeHaven, George Murphy, and chorus
Reprised by Frank Sinatra and Anne Jeffreys

User Reviews

I can't believe no one has yet mentioned that this is a re-tread of a Marx Brothers film

This film is at times an exact copy of the Marx Brothers film, ROOM SERVICE. Instead of the Marxes, Frank Sinatra and his pals reprise the exact same roles. The first versions of most movies are usually the best, and this could certainly be said of this film. Think about what a tough road this movie had--no Marx Brothers and yet it was to somehow say something unique and worth watching. Well, it didn't. While it is certainly a time-passer and worth watching from a historical point of view, I see no reason for the average viewer to do so. The songs that were added to the flick weren't particularly wonderful and the movie is nothing new. Just see the original film and be done with it!