The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
The daughter of a struggling musician forms a symphony orchestra made up of his unemployed friends and through persistence, charm and a few misunderstandings, is able to get Leopold Stokowski to lead them in a concert that leads to a radio contract.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
29 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry KosterDirector
- Bruce ManningScreenplay
- Charles KenyonScreenplay
- James MulhauserScreenplay
Cast
- Deanna DurbinPatricia Cardwell
- Leopold StokowskiLeopold Stokowski
- Adolphe MenjouJohn Cardwell
- Alice BradyMrs. Frost
- Eugene PalletteJohn R. Frost
- Mischa AuerMichael
- Billy GilbertGarage Owner
- Alma KrugerMrs. Tyler
- J. Scott SmartStage Doorman
- Frank JenksTaxi Driver
- Jed ProutyBitters
- Jameson ThomasRussell
Stills
Themes
musical