Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evaluate his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Includes the hit song "Love Walked In".Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evaluate his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Includes the hit song "Love Walked In".Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evaluate his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Includes the hit song "Love Walked In".
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 nominations total
- Oliver Merlin
- (as Adolph Menjou)
- Assistant Director
- (as Frank Shields)
- Olga's Hairdresser
- (uncredited)
- 'Gorgeous' Goldwyn Girl
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGeorge Balanchine wanted to film a ballet of Gershwin's "An American in Paris" for this movie, He choreographed and rehearsed it for three weeks but was told by Goldwyn that "the miners in Harrisburg wouldn't understand it." The ballet was later used in An American in Paris (1951), choreographed by Gene Kelly.
- GoofsStage hands' shadows can be seen throwing out cats, during the Ritz Brothers' "Pussycat Song" number.
- Quotes
Oliver Merlin: I'm a producer of movies. I get my wagonloads of poets and dramatists, but I can't buy common sense - I cannot buy humanity!
Hazel Dawes: Well, I don't know why, Mr. Merlin. There's an awful lot of it.
Oliver Merlin: Yes, I know, but the moment I buy it, it turns into something else, usually genius, and it isn't worth a dime. Now, if you could stay just as simple as your are, you'd be invaluable to me. I'll put you on my staff. I'll give you a title, "Miss Humanity". Don't rush, you can finish your ice cream soda.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)
- SoundtracksLove Walked In
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Played during the opening credits and often in the score
Sung by Kenny Baker twice
Reprised by Kenny Baker and Andrea Leeds (dubbed by Virginia Verrill)
Reprised again by Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds (dubbed by Virginia Verrill) and Helen Jepson at the party
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
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- Also known as
- Goldvinova parada
- Filming locations
- Santa Monica, California, USA(Beach scene)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $1,800,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 2 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1