I'll See You in My Dreams (1951)
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The ultra-sentimental I'll See You in My Dreams is based on the life and work of composer Gus Kahn. The story is told from the point of view of Kahn' wife Grace, who was still alive when the film was made (Kahn died some ten years earlier). Danny Thomas stars as the prolific tunesmith, whose… More The ultra-sentimental I'll See You in My Dreams is based on the life and work of composer Gus Kahn. The story is told from the point of view of Kahn' wife Grace, who was still alive when the film was made (Kahn died some ten years earlier). Danny Thomas stars as the prolific tunesmith, whose fortunes take an upswing in 1908 when he meets and falls in love with Grace LeBoy (Doris Day, who receives top billing, not to mention most of the best musical numbers). Kahn's career ascends to spectacular heights via such hits as "Pretty Baby", "My Buddy", "Toot Toot Tootsie" and "Making Whoopee", only to go into eclipse when he loses his savings in the 1929 stock-market crash. Convinced that he's lost his touch and that he's sacrificed true happiness to the evil goddess success, Kahn is ultimately gratified by the love and recognition of his peers. Among the famous personages imitated in I'll See You In My Dreams are Kahn's writing partner Walter Donaldson (Frank Lovejoy) and producers Sam Harris (Jim Backus) and Flo Ziegfeld (William Forrest). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Curtiz
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 6, 1951 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Overly sentimental.
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Cast
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Doris Day
as Grace LeBoy Kahn
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Danny Thomas
as Gus Kahn
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Frank Lovejoy
as Walter Donaldson
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Patrice Wymore
as Gloria Knight
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James Gleason
as Fred Thompson
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Mary Wickes
as Anna
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Julie Oshins
as Johnny
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Jim Backus
as Sam Harris
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Minna Gombell
as Mrs. LeBoy
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Harry Antrim
as Mr. LeBoy
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William Forrest
as Florenz Ziegfeld
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Robert Lyden
as Donald at Age 8
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Mimi Gibson
as Irene at Age 3
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Vince Barnett
as Comic
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Dan Barton
as Hollywood Producer
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George N. Neise
as Isham Jones
- Jack Williams
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Clarence Landry
as Dancer
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Else Neft
as Mrs. Kahn
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Dick Simmons
as Bert
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Ray Kellogg
as John McCormack
