Never Say Goodbye (1946)

Phil and Ellen Gayley have been divorced for a year, and their 8-year old daughter, Flip, is very unhappy that her parents are not together. Flip starts a correspondence with a marine, ... See full summary »

Director:

James V. Kern

Writers:

Ben Barzman (story), Norma Barzman (story),

Stars:

Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker, Lucile Watson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Errol Flynn	...	Phil Gayley
Eleanor Parker	...	Ellen Gayley
Lucile Watson	...	Mrs. Hamilton
S.Z. Sakall	...	Luigi Restaurateur (as S.Z. 'Cuddles' Sakall)
Forrest Tucker	...	Cpl. Fenwick 'Wickie' Lonkowski
Donald Woods	...	Rex DeVallon
Peggy Knudsen	...	Nancy Graham
Tom D'Andrea	...	Jack Gordon
Hattie McDaniel	...	Cozy
Patti Brady	...	Phillippa 'Flip' Gayley

Storyline

Phil and Ellen Gayley have been divorced for a year, and their 8-year old daughter, Flip, is very unhappy that her parents are not together. Flip starts a correspondence with a marine, sending a picture of her beautiful mother as the author of Flip's flirtatious letters. When the marine shows up to meet his pen pal, Ellen takes the opportunity to make her ex-husband jealous.

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Plot Keywords:

daughter | new york city | christmas

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Taglines:

Surely not Shirley, but better!!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ayrilmayalim

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 94 min (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Philip Gayley is called "Robin Hood" by his daughter. Robin Hood was one of Errol Flynn most famous roles although he was never nominated for an Oscar for it.

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Goofs

When Phil is being carried out of room by a large man, the lift is obviously assisted by two wires hanging from ceiling.

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Connections

Featured in Okay for Sound (1946)

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Soundtracks

"Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly"
Traditional

User Reviews

A romance comedy with heart

A true comedy.The dialog is fast and very witty.Eleanor Parker at her physical peak .Flynn as only Flynn can be"the charming rogue'..although now past his prime.. Most of the scenes between the principals are short so the movie moves well. If you haven't seen this movie please give a look.You will be surprised at Flynn's comedy timing.The scenes between him Tucker, Parker and "Cudddles" Sakal are hilarious.Just on the basis of the outfits worn by the most attractive Parker,this movie is worth a look.The romance of this 40's movie will not be lost on those so inclined to watch movies from Hollywood's golden past. My bet is that Never Say Goodbye won't disappoint.