My Gal Sal
Synopsis
Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day
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Rita Hayworth
Sally Elliott
Victor Mature
Paul Dresser
John Sutton
Fred Haviland
Carole Landis
Mae Collins
James Gleason
Pat Hawley
Phil Silvers
Wiley
Walter Catlett
Col. Truckee
Mona Maris
Countess Mariana Rossini
Bess Flowers
Lady Dancing at Party
Frank Orth
McGuiness
Hermes Pan
Dancing Partner
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian (uncredited)
Terry Moore
Carrie Dreiser (uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Loud Customer's Friend
Harry Strang
Bartender
Frank Ferguson
Loud Customer (uncredited)
Nan Wynn
Sally Elliott (voice) (uncredited)
Libby Taylor
Ida
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller, Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline, Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- My Gal Sal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Seton I. Miller, Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg, Theodore Dreiser, Leo Robin
Leigh Harline, Cyril J. Mockridge
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Darrell Ware
Screenplay
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Gal Sal
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What is My Gal Sal about?
Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day
Who directed My Gal Sal?
My Gal Sal was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in My Gal Sal?
The principal cast of My Gal Sal includes Rita Hayworth, Victor Mature, John Sutton, Carole Landis, James Gleason.
When was My Gal Sal released and how long is it?
My Gal Sal was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for My Gal Sal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Gal Sal was composed by Leigh Harline, Cyril J. Mockridge.