Till The Clouds Roll By
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"Till the Clouds Roll By," a 1946 Technicolor musical film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Film Overview
The movie is a fictionalized biographical film (biopic) based on the life and music of legendary Broadway composer Jerome Kern, portrayed by Robert Walker. While it follows Kern's journey from early struggles in the U.S. to success in England and eventually Hollywood, much of the narrative is heavily fictionalized. For instance, Kern's mentor "James Hessler" and his daughter "Sally" were entirely fictional characters created for the film.
All-Star Cast
The film is best known for its "all-star" cast, featuring many of the biggest musical talents of the 1940s performing Kern's famous songs in cameo roles. Notable cast members include:
June Allyson as Jane in Leave It to Jane
Judy Garland as Marilyn Miller
Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks in Show Boat
Van Heflin as James I. Hessler (fictional mentor)
Lena Horne as Julie LaVerne in Show Boat
Frank Sinatra as himself, performing in the grand finale
Lucille Bremer as Sally Hessler (fictional)
Angela Lansbury as a London specialty performer
Key Musical Highlights
The film serves as a showcase for Kern's classic songbook, featuring songs from his famous musicals such as Show Boat, Sunny, and Roberta.
"Ol' Man River": Performed by Frank Sinatra in an opulent finale.
"Look for the Silver Lining": Sung by Judy Garland while she was pregnant with her daughter, Liza Minnelli.
"Can't Help Lovin' That Man": Performed by Lena Horne in a sequence from Show Boat.
The film is currently in the public domain because MGM failed to renew its copyright in 1973.
"Till the Clouds Roll By," a 1946 Technicolor musical film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Film Overview
The movie is a fictionalized biographical film (biopic) based on the life and music of legendary Broadway composer Jerome Kern, portrayed by Robert Walker. While it follows Kern's journey from early struggles in the U.S. to success in England and eventually Hollywood, much of the narrative is heavily fictionalized. For instance, Kern's mentor "James Hessler" and his daughter "Sally" were entirely fictional characters created for the film.
All-Star Cast
The film is best known for its "all-star" cast, featuring many of the biggest musical talents of the 1940s performing Kern's famous songs in cameo roles. Notable cast members include:
June Allyson as Jane in Leave It to Jane
Judy Garland as Marilyn Miller
Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks in Show Boat
Van Heflin as James I. Hessler (fictional mentor)
Lena Horne as Julie LaVerne in Show Boat
Frank Sinatra as himself, performing in the grand finale
Lucille Bremer as Sally Hessler (fictional)
Angela Lansbury as a London specialty performer
Key Musical Highlights
The film serves as a showcase for Kern's classic songbook, featuring songs from his famous musicals such as Show Boat, Sunny, and Roberta.
"Ol' Man River": Performed by Frank Sinatra in an opulent finale.
"Look for the Silver Lining": Sung by Judy Garland while she was pregnant with her daughter, Liza Minnelli.
"Can't Help Lovin' That Man": Performed by Lena Horne in a sequence from Show Boat.
The film is currently in the public domain because MGM failed to renew its copyright in 1973.
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