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Nob Hill

  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
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6.3/10
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Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine, Peggy Ann Garner, and George Raft in Nob Hill (1945)
  • Drama
  • Musical
The owner of a San Francisco saloon yearns to rank among the upper crust of Nob Hill. When he begins romancing a wealthy socialite it looks like he may have his entry into high society. The ... Read allThe owner of a San Francisco saloon yearns to rank among the upper crust of Nob Hill. When he begins romancing a wealthy socialite it looks like he may have his entry into high society. The pretty star of his saloon's show, however, wants to make sure he stays on the Barbary Coas... Read allThe owner of a San Francisco saloon yearns to rank among the upper crust of Nob Hill. When he begins romancing a wealthy socialite it looks like he may have his entry into high society. The pretty star of his saloon's show, however, wants to make sure he stays on the Barbary Coast.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
310
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  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Wanda Tuchock(screenplay)
    • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
    • Eleanore Griffin(story)
  • Stars
    • George Raft
    • Joan Bennett
    • Vivian Blaine
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  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Wanda Tuchock(screenplay)
    • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
    • Eleanore Griffin(story)
  • Stars
    • George Raft
    • Joan Bennett
    • Vivian Blaine
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    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Joan Bennett and Vivian Blaine in Nob Hill (1945)
    Vivian Blaine in Nob Hill (1945)
    Vivian Blaine in Nob Hill (1945)
    Jackie Barnett, Vivian Blaine, Les Clark, Jimmy Cross, and Merrill Long in Nob Hill (1945)
    Peggy Ann Garner in Nob Hill (1945)
    Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine, and George Raft in Nob Hill (1945)
    Peggy Ann Garner, George Raft, and Alan Reed in Nob Hill (1945)
    Vivian Blaine in Nob Hill (1945)
    Joan Bennett and Vivian Blaine in Nob Hill (1945)
    Joan Bennett, Vivian Blaine, Peggy Ann Garner, and George Raft in Nob Hill (1945)

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    George Raft
    George Raft
    • Tony Angeloas Tony Angelo
    Joan Bennett
    Joan Bennett
    • Harriet Carruthersas Harriet Carruthers
    Vivian Blaine
    Vivian Blaine
    • Sally Templetonas Sally Templeton
    Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner
    • Katie Flanaganas Katie Flanagan
    Alan Reed
    Alan Reed
    • Dapper Jack Harriganas Dapper Jack Harrigan
    B.S. Pully
    • Joe the Bartenderas Joe the Bartender
    Emil Coleman
    • Pianistas Pianist
    Edgar Barrier
    Edgar Barrier
    • Lash Carruthersas Lash Carruthers
    Joe Smith
    Joe Smith
    • Charlie - a Waiteras Charlie - a Waiter
    Charles Dale
    Charles Dale
    • Waiteras Waiter
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Club Patronas Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    George Anderson
    • Raffertyas Rafferty
    • (uncredited)
    Carol Andrews
    Carol Andrews
    • Slummeras Slummer
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Ash
    Sam Ash
    • Specialty Singeras Specialty Singer
    • (uncredited)
    Louis Bacigalupi
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    • (uncredited)
    Polly Bailey
    • Undetermined Roleas Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    Jackie Barnett
    • Member of The Troupers, Dance Specialtyas Member of The Troupers, Dance Specialty
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph E. Bernard
    Joseph E. Bernard
    • Printeras Printer
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    • Director
      • Henry Hathaway
    • Writers
      • Wanda Tuchock(screenplay)
      • Norman Reilly Raine(screenplay)
      • Eleanore Griffin(story)
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    • Trivia
      Michael O'Shea and Jeanne Crain were originally cast to star in this film. Fred MacMurray and Lynn Bari were later announced to star, with Merle Oberon in the Joan Bennett role.
    • Quotes

      Sally Templeton: I know where I belong, and it's not on Snob Hill.

    • Crazy credits
      Credits are shown in needlepoint in wood frames like pictures with old-fashioned script.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Suspiria 25th Anniversary (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Care Who Knows It
      (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Harold Adamson

      Music by Jimmy McHugh

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    7/10
    Forgotten 1940s Gem from 20th Century Fox
    While not an exact remake of 1943's "Hello Frisco Hello", 1945's "Nob Hill" borrows heavily from the earlier film, and the opening street scene is film footage lifted directly from the earlier film right down to the song "San Francisco" as the soundtrack.

    The basic plot is the same: Barbary Coast ruffian thinks he can crash high society on Nob Hill. Well, it's not the first time that a movie script got remade, and with WW II budget constraints, you really can't fault 20th Century Fox for taking some economies. At least they made it in Technicolor.

    I also understand that WWII created a shortage of leading men, so the lead in this film went to George Raft, about age 50 at the time this film was made, well beyond draft age. However, considering the movie parts he played, he is suitable to portray a saloon keeper. Although Raft did some dancing in his film career, and also in a film a year prior to this (Follow The Boys), he is not given any dance performance in this film. Nor does he do any singing, although they could have dubbed him as they did for others. Well, perhaps a singing George Raft would have been too far away from his on-screen persona.

    All of the musical performance in this film is given to Vivian Blaine. Since she portrays the entertainer at the saloon, the musical segments make some sense. They showcase Blaine's fine singing (no dubbing needed here). As a redhead in this film, Blaine is lovely in Technicolor.

    Blaine is given two new ballads to introduce, composed by well-known composers Harold Adamson and Jimmy McHugh (see IMDb soundtrack listing for details). It's strange that neither of these songs became standards, for they are as good as any other songs written by the composers, and good as others from 20th Century Fox movies of the time.

    Blaine also has three production numbers—all using older songs: "On San Francisco Bay" (1907); the perennial "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For" (1916); and the third, "San Francisco, The Paris of the U.S.A." (1912).

    Although it's not on VHS or DVD, this film comes up on Fox Movie Channel's schedule from time to time.
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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1945 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fröjdernas gata
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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