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Centennial Summer (1946)
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August 1946 (USA) morePlot:
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters (Jeanne Crain and Linda Darnell) vie for the affections of a Frenchman... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. moreUser Comments:
A very rare movie, but a long-time favorite. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Jeanne Crain | ... | Julia Rogers | |
| Cornel Wilde | ... | Philippe Lascalles | |
| Linda Darnell | ... | Edith Rogers | |
| William Eythe | ... | Ben Phelps | |
| Walter Brennan | ... | Jesse Rogers | |
| Constance Bennett | ... | Zenia Lascalles | |
| Dorothy Gish | ... | Mrs. Rogers | |
| Barbara Whiting | ... | Susanna Rogers | |
| Larry Stevens | ... | Richard Lewis Esq | |
| Kathleen Howard | ... | Deborah | |
| Buddy Swan | ... | Dudley Rogers | |
| Charles Dingle | ... | J.P. Snodgrass | |
| Avon Long | ... | Specialty |
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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"Two Hearts Are Better Than One" (music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Johnny Mercer), intended for this film, was not used. Columbia Records issued Frank Sinatra's version of the song. moreSoundtrack:
The Right Romance moreFAQ
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This was the film that introduced me to the world of classic movies. Jeanne Crain has since been one of my all-time favorite actresses.
This is a great musical and represents Jerome Kern's last creative effort before his untimely death. It's set around the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. When the Rodgers family receives a visit from their Aunt Zenia who is accompanied by Philippe (a dashing Frenchman who arrives to set up the French Pavilion for the Centennial), the excitement of the exposition is heightened. Edith decides to forget her engagement to Ben, in order to pursue Philippe, but Philippe actually has eyes for Julia. When Edith tells Philippe that it is Julia who is actually engaged to Ben, he loses hope. Julia and Ben then play out a make-believe romance to make Philippe jealous and bring Edith back to Ben.
All the while, the Rodgers mother is having troubles of her own...keeping her husband out of the romantic whirl of Zenia's man collection.
A fun, romantic, musical-comedy, with gorgeous costumes and a nice soundtrack. This is one that needs to be released on video!