Something to Shout About (1943)
This backstage musical offers a peek at vaudeville behind-the-scenes. The story centers on a recently divorced woman who decides to use her generous alimony settlement to stage an old fashioned vaudeville show. Unfortunately her chief backer insists on being the star. Fortunately, at the last minute, a very talented person replaces the no-talent backer. Songs include: "I Always Knew," "Hasta Luego," "Lotus Bloom," "Something to Shout About," "Through Thick and Thin." The song "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," was nominated for an Academy Award. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Don Ameche, Janet Blair, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gregory Ratoff
Synopsis of Something to Shout About
This backstage musical offers a peek at vaudeville behind-the-scenes. The story centers on a recently divorced woman who decides to use her generous alimony settlement to stage an old fashioned vaudeville show. Unfortunately her chief backer insists on being the star. Fortunately, at the last minute, a very talented person replaces the no-talent backer. Songs include: "I Always Knew," "Hasta Luego," "Lotus Bloom," "Something to Shout About," "Through Thick and Thin." The song "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," was nominated for an Academy Award. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Something to Shout About
- Don Ameche - Ken Douglas
- Jack Oakie - Larry Martin
- Cobina Wright, Jr. - Donna Davis
- Hazel Scott - Herself
- Janet Blair - Jeanie Maxwell
- William Gaxton - Willard Samson
- Veda Ann Borg - Flo
- Cyd Charisse - Lily
- Director(s):
- Gregory Ratoff
- Writer(s):
- Edward Eliscu, George Owen, Lou Breslow
- Producer(s):
- Gregory Ratoff
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