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I'll See You in My Dreams (1951)

| Biography, Comedy, Musical | 15 September 1952 (UK)
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The success and decline of songwriter Gus Kahn is portrayed, with his wife, Grace Kahn, sticking by him the whole time.

Director:

Michael Curtiz

Writers:

Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose

Stars:

Doris Day, Danny Thomas, Frank Lovejoy | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Doris Day ... Grace LeBoy Kahn
Danny Thomas ... Gus Kahn
Frank Lovejoy ... Walter Donaldson
Patrice Wymore ... Gloria Knight
James Gleason ... Fred Thompson
Mary Wickes ... Anna
Julie Oshins Julie Oshins ... Johnny Martin
Jim Backus ... Sam Harris
Minna Gombell ... Mrs. LeBoy
Harry Antrim ... Mr. LeBoy
William Forrest ... Florenz Ziegfeld
Bunny Lewbel Bunny Lewbel ... Irene, at age 6
Robert Lyden Robert Lyden ... Donald, at age 8
Mimi Gibson ... Irene, at age 3
Christopher Olsen ... Donald, at age 4 (as Christy Olson)
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The success and decline of songwriter Gus Kahn is portrayed, with his wife, Grace Kahn, sticking by him the whole time. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>

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The glorious story of Gus Kahn, the songs he wrote into America's heart, and the girl who put them into his!!!

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Biography | Comedy | Musical

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Trivia

Doris Day and Danny Thomas recorded a Columbia 10-inch LP featuring eight film songs which climbed to number one on the "Billboard" pop albums chart. See more »

Goofs

In the establishing shot in the nightclub, where Grace tells Gus she's pregnant, she's seen snuffing his cigar out in ashtray. In next shot, he's smoking it, then she yanks it out of his mouth and it extinguishes it a second time. See more »

Quotes

Gus Kahn: [sings this to the tune of It Had to Be You] It had to be me that had to get you. I stand 5 foot 10, a man among men, but you're 7'2. I meet lots of girls when I make the rounds, but none are like you 7 foot 2, 70 pounds, but you make me thrill and you always will. I realize Betty you look like spaghetti, but what can I do? It's your fingertips that I adore; when you stand up they touch the floor. It had to be you, wonderful you, 7 foot 2.
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Connections

Referenced in Home Improvement: Aisle See You in My Dreams (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

I Never Knew
(uncredited)
Music by Ted Fio Rito
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Played during the sheet music montage
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The story is a charming romance, and Doris Day's character is sweet, but also aggressive. She doesn't let anyone push her around, especially her husband.
18 August 1999 | by Singer-9 – See all my reviews

The first time I saw Doris Day, was in "Pillow Talk". Since then I've grown very fond of her quirky personality on screen. She brings any role she plays to life before your eyes. This romantic comedy is a great example of her ability to make you care for a character's welfare. You want more than anything for she and her husband to succeed. Doris Day lights up the screen, as always.
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1952 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Jeg faldt for din sang See more »

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Production Co:

Warner Bros. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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