Two Sisters From Boston (1946)
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By 1946, MGM's musical output was in the hands of two men: the incisive, progressive Arthur Freed, and the sentimental, old-fashioned Joe Pasternak. It was Pasternak who held the reins on Two Sisters from Boston, a period piece set in New York. June Allyson and Kathryn Grayson arrive fresh from… More By 1946, MGM's musical output was in the hands of two men: the incisive, progressive Arthur Freed, and the sentimental, old-fashioned Joe Pasternak. It was Pasternak who held the reins on Two Sisters from Boston, a period piece set in New York. June Allyson and Kathryn Grayson arrive fresh from prim 'n' proper Boston, only to secure work as entertainers in a rowdy Bowery saloon. Since the saloon owner is lovable old Jimmy Durante, the girls have nothing to fear so far as physical outrages are concerned, though they just barely withstand the assault to their eardrums when Schnozzola sings "G'wan Home, Your Mother's Calling." The cultural portion of the program is handled by Metropolitan Opera star Lauritz Melchior, who though in excellent voice isn't as much fun to watch as Durante. The efficacy of Joe Paternak's candy-box approach was proven by the excellent boxoffice response to Two Sisters From Boston. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henry Koster
- Written By
- Myles Connolly, James O'Hanlon, Harry Crane
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 1, 1946 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
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Cast
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Kathryn Grayson
as Abigail Chandler
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June Allyson
as Martha Canford Chandler
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Lauritz Melchior
as Olstrom
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Jimmy Durante
as "Spike"
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Peter Lawford
as Lawrence Tyburt Patterson Jr
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Ben Blue
as Wrigley
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Isobel Elsom
as Aunt Jennifer
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Harry Hayden
as Uncle Jonathan
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Thurston Hall
as Lawrence Tyburt Patterson
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Nella Walker
as Mrs. Lawrence Tyburt Patterson Sr
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Gino Corrado
as Ossifish
- Erville Alderson
- Vince Barnett
- Eric Blore
- Monte Blue
- Chester Clute
- Jimmy Conlin
- Byron Foulger
- Norman Leavitt
- Paul Newlan
- Dewey Robinson
- Ralph Sanford
- Grady Sutton
- Eddie Jackson (V)
- Tim Ryan
