My Dream Is Yours (1949)

Conceited singer Garry Mitchell refuses to renew his radio contract, so agent Doug Blake decides to find a new personality to replace Garry. In New York, he finds Martha Gibson, a single ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Curtiz

Writers:

Harry Kurnitz (screenplay), Dane Lussier (screenplay),

Stars:

Jack Carson, Doris Day, Lee Bowman

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jack Carson	...	Doug Blake
Doris Day	...	Martha Gibson
Lee Bowman	...	Gary Mitchell
Adolphe Menjou	...	Thomas Hutchins
Eve Arden	...	Vivian Martin
S.Z. Sakall	...	Felix Hofer
Selena Royle	...	Freda Hofer
Edgar Kennedy	...	Uncle Charlie
Sheldon Leonard	...	Grimes
Franklin Pangborn	...	Sourpuss Manager
John Berkes	...	Character Actor
Ada Leonard	...	Herself
Frankie Carle	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mel Blanc	...	Bugs Bunny / Tweety (voice)

Storyline

Conceited singer Garry Mitchell refuses to renew his radio contract, so agent Doug Blake decides to find a new personality to replace Garry. In New York, he finds Martha Gibson, a single mother with a great voice. He arranges for her to move to Hollywood, but then has a problem trying to sell her to the show's sponsor. Doug tries every trick he can think of to make Martha a star, and as the two work more closely, he falls in love with her. Complicating matters further is when Martha meets and becomes attracted to Garry.

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Plot Keywords:

singer | single mother | autograph seeker | hungarian rhapsody by liszt | all girl orchestra | 

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Taglines:

The All-Time Big-Time Musical!!

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 April 1949 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mein Traum bist Du

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Michael Curtiz Productions, Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Obviously the star of her feature-film debut, Romance on the High Seas, Doris Day received only fourth billing, under Jack Carson, Janis Paige and Don DeFore. In this following vehicle, Miss Day's billing rose to the second spot, right below Mr. Carson.

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Goofs

During a montage showing Martha's rise to stardom, there's a shot of stacks of fan letters, all of them bearing the address of what turns out to be Martha's home address. Even in the far more innocent times in which the film was set, stars didn't publicly reveal their home addresses and virtually all fan mail would have been addressed to her movie studio or record label or simply "Hollywood."

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Quotes

Doug Blake: Could I have her name and address, please?
Sourpuss Manager: We can't give out that information. This is a music company. Not a lonelyhearts club.

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Connections

Featured in Toonheads: The Lost Cartoons (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Vienna Blood"
Music by Johann Strauß
Played on the piano at Gary's party

User Reviews

Loved this movie!

I'm an old Doris Day fan from way back. I loved this movie, because it was sheer, delightful entertainment. It was post-World War 2 and just what the movie-going audience seemed to be "eating up" during that time in our history. First of all, it had a wonderful look to it - the sunny southern California locale, handsome co-star, Lee Bowman and romantic not-so-handsome co-star, Jack Carson. The story has some dark undertones when Doris finds herself duped into believing the object of her desire is nothing more than an egotistical, spotlight-grabbing, soon-to-be "has-been". However, the songs are bright and beautiful and Doris has never had a better showcase for her talent. This movie will take you away to an innocent time, if only for a little while. Try it - you'll like it!