Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Madeleine Lebeau
- Jane
- (as Madeleine LeBeau)
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- TriviaIn a scene in which June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien were supposed to cry to harmonica player Larry Adler's rendition of "Clair de Lune," the six year-old star asked director Henry Koster, "Shall I let the tears run all the way down my face, or shall I stop then halfway down?"
- Crazy creditsAfter "The End," the following message is seen: "To families and friends of servicemen and women: Pictures exhibited in this theatre are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world---War Activities Committee, Motion Picture Industry."
- ConnectionsReferenced in Top Secret! (1984)
- SoundtracksClair de Lune
(1890) (uncredited)
Written by Claude Debussy
Performed by Larry Adler on harmonica
Also performed by José Iturbi on piano
Featured review
Music for Millions: delightful film for entire family
The music is worth the viewing of this WWII film. Jose Iturbi performs some classic pieces as only he could do. This movie gives a slice of life from a different era. Some of the funniest scenes are between Jimmy Durante and Margaret O'Brien. June Allyson's scenes with Marsha Hunt compel even the most cynical person to tears. Seeing tiny June Allyson playing the huge double bass (not the cello) has its own kind of humor, and interestingly, the main character of the movie doesn't appear on screen! But it is the music that makes the film so sweet and memorable. The music is as much a part of the story as the characters. It was a time of innocence and sweetness that June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien capture so perfectly. They don't make movies like this any more.
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- marshakt
- Oct 7, 2006
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- 100 Girls and a Man
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- $1,744,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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