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I Dream of Jeanie (1952)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Biography | Drama | Musical  -   15 June 1952 (USA)
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The life and career of famed American composer Stephen Foster.

Director:

Allan Dwan

Writer:

Alan Le May (screenplay)

Stars:

Ray Middleton, Bill Shirley and Muriel Lawrence
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Middleton Ray Middleton ...
Edwin P. Christy
Bill Shirley Bill Shirley ...
Muriel Lawrence Muriel Lawrence ...
Inez McDowell
Eileen Christy Eileen Christy ...
Jeanie McDowell
Rex Allen Rex Allen ...
Mr Tambo / Rex Allen / Narrator
Lynn Bari Lynn Bari ...
Mrs. McDowell
Dick Simmons Dick Simmons ...
Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)
Scott Elliott Scott Elliott ...
Milford Wilson (as Robert Neil)
Andrew Tombes Andrew Tombes ...
R.E. Howard
James Dobson James Dobson ...
Spike
Percy Helton Percy Helton ...
Mr. Horker
Glen Turnbull Glen Turnbull ...
Glenn Turnbull / Speciality Dancer (as Glenn Turnbull)
Louise Beavers Louise Beavers ...
Mammy
James Kirkwood James Kirkwood ...
Doctor
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer ...
Freddie (as Carl Dean Switzer)
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The life and career of famed American composer Stephen Foster.

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Plot Keywords:

Songwriter | Racial Stereotype | Music Publisher | Trucolor | Dance  | See more »

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Biography | Drama | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Canzone del Mississipi See more »

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$515,134 (estimated)
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Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Trucolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

[Stephen shows the sheet music from his first song to two of his friends]
First Co-Worker: Let's see where it says you wrote it!
Stephen Foster: Well, I guess it doesn't say.
Second Co-Worker: Did you get much for it?
Stephen Foster: Oh, he didn't pay me anything.
First Co-Worker: Did you even get any royalties?
Stephen Foster: Listen, he's doing me a big favor just to print it - didn't charge me a cent.
Second Co-Worker: Boy, how 'bout that minstrel man, Christy? Didn't he pay ya?
Stephen Foster: Certainly not. I'm proud to have him sing it.
First Co-Worker: Gee, it looks like you oughta get a little something just for thinkin' it up!
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Connections

Referenced in "ER: Stuck on You (#5.6)" (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"Nelly Bly"
Written by Stephen Foster
Performed by Ray Middleton See more »