The Gang's All Here (1943)

A soldier falls for a chorus girl and then experiences trouble when he is posted to the Pacific.

Director:

Busby Berkeley

Writers:

Walter Bullock (screenplay), Nancy Wintner (story)

Stars:

Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, Phil Baker

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alice Faye	...	Edie Allen
Carmen Miranda	...	Dorita
Phil Baker	...	Phil Baker
Benny Goodman	...	Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra	...	Benny Goodman's Orchestra (as Benny Goodman Orchestra)
Eugene Pallette	...	Andrew Mason Sr.
Charlotte Greenwood	...	Mrs. Peyton Potter
Edward Everett Horton	...	Peyton Potter
Tony De Marco	...	Tony
James Ellison	...	Andy Mason
Sheila Ryan	...	Vivian Potter
Dave Willock	...	Sgt. Pat Casey
Bando da Lua	...	Dorita's Orchestra

Storyline

Playboy Andy Mason, on leave from the army, romances showgirl Eadie Allen overnight to such effect that she's starry-eyed when he leaves next morning for active duty in the Pacific. Only trouble is, he gave her the assumed name of Casey. Andy's eventual return with a medal is celebrated by his rich father with a benefit show featuring Eadie's show troupe, at which she's sure to learn his true identity...and meet Vivian, his 'family-arrangement' fiancée. Mostly song and dance.

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Plot Keywords:

national film registry | song and dance | brass band | disembodied head | man wearing a top hat | 

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Taglines:

What a gal is Alice Faye. Sound the alarm men for Carmen Miranda. Laugh your fill with Phil Baker. Let your cheers ring for the King of Swing Benny Goodman and his Orchestra. (Trade paper ad).

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Portuguese

Release Date:

24 December 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

Banana split

Filming Locations:

Stage 16, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Linda Darnell was originally cast in the role of "Vivian." But her marriage to the much-older cinematographer J. Peverell Marley ran her afoul of studio head Darryl F. Zanuck, and she was put on suspension. Sheila Ryan replaced her in the role.

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Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goof: As the passengers disembark the ship within the first 3 minutes of the film, a series of mechanical-looking large shadows can be easily seen moving across the painted backdrop of buildings intended to be far in the distance. This is actually a stage set of a musical production, thus not filmed as a real scene.

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Quotes

Edie Allen: Hear the orchestra?
Andy Mason: Yeah, where's it coming from?
Edie Allen: Where's your imagination?

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Connections

Edited into Myra Breckinridge (1970)

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Soundtracks

You Discover You're in New York
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Leo Robin
Performed by Carmen Miranda, Alice Faye, Phil Baker and chorus

User Reviews

The film that deserves to go to DVD

This is one of Carmen Miranda's films that deserve to go to DVD for scores more to enjoy. The latest rumor to hit the DVD release community is that there are talks to release this to DVD. Although it's script is campy and Ms. Miranda butchers the English language; the film is still light hearted and filled with wonderful musical numbers. If you're lucky to catch this on TMC or AMC you defiantly need to watch this if 40's MGM musical's are you thing. This film was right in the middle of Buzby Burkley's success in lavish musical numbers and that alone is worth the viewing. This film also marks the Carmen Miranda's noted, "Lady in the tutti fruiti hat" song.