Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Al Shaw
- Moving Man
- (as Shaw)
Sam Lee
- Moving Man
- (as Lee)
Lillian Kemble-Cooper
- Mrs. Buffington (Credits)
- (as Lillian Kemble Cooper)
- …
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- TriviaFinal film of Ross Alexander. NOTE: He committed suicide two months before this film was released. Because of this event, Warners eliminated his name from the above title credits, substituted that of Lee Dixon--who actually had little more to do than to serve as Ruby Keeler's dancing partner in an otherwise subordinate role--and relegated Alexander's credit to that of a member of the supporting cast, even though he played the leading male role, and Keeler's romantic lead. Reportedly, James Newill dubbed Alexander's singing voice.
- Quotes
Pinky Blair: Hiya, baby! Hey, did you hear my last song?
Dot: I hope so!
Pinky Blair: Dot, what do you think I am now?
Dot: Well, a man who had been valet to a seal could be anything!
Pinky Blair: You guessed it. He's an actors' agent.
Dot: An agent? You have hit a new low!
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Honeymooners: The $99,000 Answer (1956)
- SoundtracksToo Marvelous for Words
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by Richard A. Whiting
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Played during the opening and end credits and as background music
Played on piano by Lee Dixon and spoken by Ross Alexander
Reprised on piano by Lee Dixon at a party
Sung by Ross Alexander at a party
Was the show's big production number at its opening, sung by Ross Alexander (dubbed by James Newill) and Wini Shaw and chorus,
and danced to by Ruby Keeler, Lee Dixon and chorus
Featured review
Cute Film
Ready Willing and Able (Warner Brothers, 1937). I finally had a chance to see this film and I have to admit, it's a cute little film from Warner Brothers in the late 30's. The actors seem like as though they are having a lot of fun and the musical numbers especially "Too Marvelous for Words" and "Just a Quiet Evening" are great. However, while watching this film, I feel a little sad for the late Ross Alexander who plays Barry Granville. Ross Alexander was very talented, nice looking, and had a great screen presence, but I guess Warners didn't know what to do with him. It seems as though his role was originally intended for Dick Powell, but he may have been unavailable. Keeler and Alexander have good screen chemistry and if he didn't die, maybe they would have made more films together.
Overall, a nice way to pass time. Definitely check out it.
Overall, a nice way to pass time. Definitely check out it.
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- stareyes24
- Jan 5, 2012
Details
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Ready, Willing and Able (1937) officially released in Canada in English?
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