I'll See You in My Dreams (1951)

Songwriter Gus Kahn gets the Hollywood treatment. The film chronicles his success and decline, with his wife Grace sticking by him the whole time.

Director:

Michael Curtiz

Writers:

Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose,

Stars:

Doris Day, Danny Thomas, Frank Lovejoy

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Doris Day	...	Grace LeBoy Kahn
Danny Thomas	...	Gus Kahn
Frank Lovejoy	...	Walter Donaldson
Patrice Wymore	...	Gloria Knight
James Gleason	...	Fred Thompson
Mary Wickes	...	Anna
Julie Oshins	...	Johnny Martin
Jim Backus	...	Sam Harris
Minna Gombell	...	Mrs. LeBoy
Harry Antrim	...	Mr. LeBoy
William Forrest	...	Florenz Ziegfeld
Bunny Lewbel	...	Irene, at age 6
Robert Lyden	...	Donald, at age 8
Mimi Gibson	...	Irene, at age 3
Christopher Olsen	...	Donald, at age 4 (as Christy Olson)

Storyline

Songwriter Gus Kahn gets the Hollywood treatment. The film chronicles his success and decline, with his wife Grace sticking by him the whole time.

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Plot Keywords:

florenz ziegfeld | contraction in title | punctuation in title | apostrophe in title

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Taglines:

The glorious story of Gus Kahn, the songs he wrote into America's heart, and the girl who put them into his!!!

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 1952 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Jeg faldt for din sang

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Doris Day and Danny Thomas recorded a Columbia 10-inch LP featuring eight film songs which climbed to number one on the "Billboard" pop albums chart.

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Goofs

There is a noticeable tan line on Danny Thomas' ring finger on his left hand when he removed his actual wedding band while appearing in all his scenes before he is married to Doris Day's character.

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Quotes

Gus Kahn: [sings this to the tune of It Had to Be You] It had to be me that had to get you. I stand 5 foot 10, a man among men, but you're 7'2. I meet lots of girls when I make the rounds, but none are like you 7 foot 2, 70 pounds, but you make me thrill and you always will. I realize Betty you look like spaghetti, but what can I do? It's your fingertips that I adore; when you stand up they touch the floor. It had to be you, wonderful you, 7 foot 2.

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Connections

Referenced in Home Improvement: Aisle See You in My Dreams (1993)

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Soundtracks

"Toot, Toot, Tootsie (Goo' Bye!)"
(uncredited)
Written by Dan Russo, Ernie Erdman and Gus Kahn
Sung by Doris Day

User Reviews

a good movie

"I'll See You in My Dreams" has great songs and terrific acting. Doris Day and Danny Thomas are extremely believable as the characters of songwriter Gus Kahn and his wife Grace. Their story is quite sweet, but not overly sappy as some classic bio - pics tend to be.

Doris Day portrays the character of Grace LeBoy, a rather comandeering woman who works at a music publisher. She falls for Gus Kahn, an aspiring lyricist, who eventually will write "Pretty Baby", "I'll See You in My Dreams", "Tootsie", and other such memorable songs. While showcasing Kahn's classic songs, the film also shows the ups and downs of their marriage. Doris sings many of the songs, but Danny Thomas sings a few himself. Most of the songs are recognizable, so perhaps you will be singing along with the film. This movie had me singing along, crying a little bit, and laughing a lot.

I strongly recommend this film to fans of Doris Day and Danny Thomas. Both deliver marvelous performances. Check it out, and keep an eye out for Mary Wickes as the stern but lovable housekeeper.