April Showers (1948)

A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on ... See full summary »

Director:

James V. Kern

Writers:

Joe Laurie Jr. (story), Peter Milne

Stars:

Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda

Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Carson	...	Joe Tyme
Ann Sothern	...	June Tyme
Robert Alda	...	Billy Shay
S.Z. Sakall	...	Mr. Curley
Robert Ellis	...	Buster Tyme
Richard Rober	...	Al Wilson
Joseph Crehan	...	William Barnes
Billy Curtis	...	Capt. Rudolph L. Nemo
John Gallaudet	...	Mr. Gordon
Philip Van Zandt	...	Harry Swift

Storyline

A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.

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Plot Keywords:

vaudeville act | hotel | agent | family reunion

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Taglines:

MUSICAL COMEDY OF THE VAUDEVILLE DAYS! (original ad - all caps)

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Genres:

Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 March 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

Esquece Teus Pesares

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on May 16, 1949 with Jack Carson and Robert Alda reprising their film roles. Dorothy Lamour played Ann Sothern's role.

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Soundtracks

"Mary, You're a Little Bit Old-Fashioned"
(uncredited)
Music by Henry I. Marshall
Lyrics by Marion Sunshine

User Reviews

Musical set 'in the good old days' (to quote the film)

This is a charming little musical filled with great old songs. However, the great find of this film, and the real reason to watch it, is the young actor Robert Ellis. He plays a 12 year son of the main characters. He dances and entertains and displays a delightful interaction with Jack Carson. His singing is less than ideal but the whole film is a wonderful example of the carefree style of musicals typical of its day. It is unfortunate that Mr. Ellis never lived up to his potential - for whatever reason - and died at such a young age. I intend to watch this film each time that Turner Classic Movies shows the good sense of airing it.