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Deanna Durbin was introduced as "Universal's New Discovery" in this delightful debut which launched the teenage singing sensation. The adventure begins when three lovely, high-spirited girls (Durbin, Nan Grey and Barbara Read) attempt to reunite their mother and father who divorced a decade ago. The girls decide to play their millionaire father (Charles Winninger) a surprise visit in New York when they learn of his intentions to remarry. The object of his current affections (Binnie Barnes) is headed for disaster when the girls arrive to break up the romance and bring their father home. Wonderful songs punctuate the action, including the hits "My Heart is Singing" and "Someone to Care for Me," rendered by Durbin in star-making style. The girls let nothing stand in the way of their success, and their hilarious high jinks prove irresistible. Don't miss the film that made Deanna Durbin a household name and endeared her to millions of movie-going fans.
Original Release
12/20/1936
US Release
12/20/1936
Cast
Name | Character |
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Binnie Barnes | Donna Lyons |
Charles Winninger | Judson Craig |
Alice Brady | Mrs. Lyons |
Ray Milland | Lord Michael Stuart |
Mischa Auer | Count Arisztid |
Ernest Cossart | Binns |
Lucile Watson | Martha |
John 'Dusty' King | Bill Evans |
Nella Walker | Dorothy Craig |
Hobart Cavanaugh | Wilbur Lamb |
Directors
Writers
Adele Comandini, Isabel Dawn, Boyce DeGaw, Sam Mintz, Austin Parker, Albert R. Perkins
Cast
Name | Character |
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Binnie Barnes | Donna Lyons |
Charles Winninger | Judson Craig |
Alice Brady | Mrs. Lyons |
Ray Milland | Lord Michael Stuart |
Mischa Auer | Count Arisztid |
Ernest Cossart | Binns |
Lucile Watson | Martha |
John 'Dusty' King | Bill Evans |
Nella Walker | Dorothy Craig |
Hobart Cavanaugh | Wilbur Lamb |
Nan Grey | Joan / Joan Craig |
Barbara Read | Kay / Kay Craig |
Deanna Durbin | 'Penny' / Penny Craig |
Wade Boteler | Police Sergeant |
Lane Chandler | Police Officer Jack |
Charles Coleman | Stevens |
Joyce Compton | Evans' Secretary / Judson's Secretary |
James Conaty | Extra in Restaurant |
Heinie Conklin | Tramp on Park Bench |
Albert Conti | Count's Friend |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Charles R. Rogers | Executive Producer |
Joe Pasternak | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1937 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1937 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Story | Nominated |
1937 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |