Three Little Girls in Blue (1946)

A reworking of the movie Three Blind Mice (1938) based on the play of the same name, which in turn led to another remake Moon Over Miami (1941). This remake is set during the turn of the ... See full summary »

Directors:

H. Bruce Humberstone (as Bruce Humberstone), John Brahm (uncredited)

Writers:

Valentine Davies (screen play by), Brown Holmes (adapted by)

Stars:

June Haver, George Montgomery, Vivian Blaine

Cast

Complete credited cast:
June Haver	...	Pam Charters
George Montgomery	...	Van Damm Smith
Vivian Blaine	...	Liz Charters
Celeste Holm	...	Miriam Harrington
Vera-Ellen	...	Myra Charters
Frank Latimore	...	Steve Harrington

Storyline

A reworking of the movie Three Blind Mice (1938) based on the play of the same name, which in turn led to another remake Moon Over Miami (1941). This remake is set during the turn of the century. Three sisters from Red Bank set out for Atlantic City disguised as an heiress, her secretary,and a maid, in the hope that one of them will land a rich husband.

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Plot Keywords:

color remake of black and white film | year 1902 | 1900s | edwardian era | new jersey | 

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Taglines:

They're all set to love . . . and it's all set to music

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Genres:

Musical

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

Del Porter dubbed Charles Smith's singing, Carol Stewart dubbed Vera-Ellen's.

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Goofs

The past-due hotel bill contains two errors. Twenty-one days at $9.25 per day is $194.25, not $191.25. And, the total should be $239.00 not $238.00.

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Quotes

Miriam: I think we should have a great big weddin'; you get so many more presents that way.
Pam Charters: You'll have to help me write the thank-you letters!
Miriam: Why - can't you write?

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Connections

Remake of Three Blind Mice (1938)

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Soundtracks

Somewhere in the Night
(uncredited)
Music by Josef Myrow
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Sung by Vivian Blaine

User Reviews

smooth and simple

Three Little Girls in Blue is a smooth and simple, musical fairy tale showcasing some clever and intricate lyrics by Mack Gordon to Joseph Myrow's music which enchant the viewer right at the opening on a New Jersey chicken farm ("A Farmer's Life Is a Very Merry Life") and recur at just the appropriate junctures thereafter and include the enduring favorite "You Make Me Feel So Young." Other plusses include an intelligently lighthearted script by a large team of writers, gorgeous color photography, artful lighting effects, witty directorial touches and the three beautifully costumed and coiffed leading ladies. The male leads are less impressive, though Charles Smith as an eccentric valet who falls for Vera-Ellen is the most surprising and delightful. V-E herself as one of the titular girls is given ample opportunity to show off her balletic and acrobatic dancing skills in lively but overly busy choreography. Celeste Holm appears late in the story as an acerbically articulate, wacky but goodhearted Southern belle who helps tie up the plot in good old-fashioned musical comedy style.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

October 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rio Cabana (1946)

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$2,335,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1