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Love Me or Leave Me (1955)
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10 June 1955 (USA) moreTagline:
You'll Love it!...The Big Lavish Musical of the Roaring Twenties! morePlot:
A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
De Niro Biography Reveals All (From WENN. 26 March 2004)
The Elton John Story?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 October 2003)
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Smashing "Gangster Musical" moreUS TV Schedule:
| Fri. July 17 | 4:45 PM | TCM |
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Doris Day | ... | Ruth Etting | |
| James Cagney | ... | Martin Snyder | |
| Cameron Mitchell | ... | Johnny Alderman | |
| Robert Keith | ... | Bernard V. Loomis | |
| Tom Tully | ... | Frobisher | |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | Georgie | |
| Richard Gaines | ... | Paul Hunter | |
| Peter Leeds | ... | Fred Taylor | |
| Claude Stroud | ... | Eddie Fulton | |
| Audrey Young | ... | Jingle Girl | |
| John Harding | ... | Greg Trent |
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122 minCountry:
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2.55 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Sound System) (35 mm magnetic prints)Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | USA:Approved (certificate #17433) | Australia:PG (TV rating) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Sweden:Btl | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | UK:PG | Germany:6Fun Stuff
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Average Shot Length (ASL) = 15 seconds moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Ruth Etting's name is billed over 'Ziegfeld Follies' on a theater marquee. The Ziegfeld Follies never allowed any performer's name to be placed over the title of the show. moreSoundtrack:
I Cried for You moreFAQ
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"Love Me Or Leave Me" has been critically lauded and publicly supported. I can only concede it's a very fine music/drama/biopic.
What's so unique about this film is it's skillfully combining the "gangster" element with the "musical" genre. The bio-based storyline plays out like somewhat like a crime drama, while the musical portion rings forth with twelve complete full-bodied numbers.
The casting is truly inspired: what a coup getting Doris Day, at the peak of her physical, acting and vocal powers to be cast in a real-life role, while snaring the brilliant, often breathtaking James Cagney--forever at the peak of his powers--as the indestructible "Gimp."
Together they create fireworks, playing off one another's sweet 'n' sour characterizations with great relish. How amusing it is to see Cagney having fun with his deft limp-walk and grueling thug-character, complemented by Day's equally enjoyable, contrastingly lovable persona.
The songs are all very beautiful, and expertly rendered by Day in this, a wonderful tribute to her vocal talent and impressive musicianship.
The script is well-written to utilize the stars' individual gifts, and the widescreen production is a delight to watch. After all these years, "Love Me Or Leave Me" holds its own, thanks to the contributions of two now-legendary stars.