No Sad Songs for Me
“A Story of the Lonesome Cry in Many Women's Hearts...”
Synopsis
Mary Scott learns she only has ten months to live before dying of an incurable disease. She manages to keep the news from her husband, Brad and daughter, Polly. She tries to make every moment of her life count, but her effort is weakened by the discovery that Brad is interested in his assistant, Chris Radner. But when she learns that Brad does indeed love her and not Chris, and that Chris is leaving town, she realizes what she must do to ensure the future happiness of Brad and Polly. She persuades Chris to stay, makes a genuine friend of her and watches Polly grow towards Chris.
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Margaret Sullavan
Mary Scott
Wendell Corey
Bradford 'Brad' Scott
Viveca Lindfors
Chris Radna
Natalie Wood
Polly Scott
John McIntire
Dr. Ralph Frene
Ann Doran
Louise Spears
Richard Quine
Brownie
Jeanette Nolan
Mona Frene
Dorothy Tree
Frieda Miles
Raymond Greenleaf
Mr. Caswell
Urylee Leonardos
Flora - the Maid
Michael Barrett
Truck Driver (uncredited)
John Berkes
Joe - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Harris Brown
Drunk in Lunch Wagon (uncredited)
Lucile Browne
Mrs. Hendrickson (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Expressman (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Florist (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire
Mel Fenelly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- No Sad Songs for Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Howard E. Koch, Ruth Southard
George Duning
Joseph Walker
William A. Lyon
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Howard E. Koch
Screenplay
Rudolph Maté
Director
Buddy Adler
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
William A. Lyon
Editor
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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What is No Sad Songs for Me about?
Mary Scott learns she only has ten months to live before dying of an incurable disease. She manages to keep the news from her husband, Brad and daughter, Polly. She tries to make every moment of her life count, but her effort is weakened by the discovery that Brad is interested in his assistant, Chris Radner. But when she learns that Brad does indeed love her and not Chris, and that Chris is leaving town, she realizes what she must do to ensure the future happiness of Brad and Polly. She persuades Chris to stay, makes a genuine friend of her and watches Polly grow towards Chris.
Who directed No Sad Songs for Me?
No Sad Songs for Me was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in No Sad Songs for Me?
The principal cast of No Sad Songs for Me includes Margaret Sullavan, Wendell Corey, Viveca Lindfors, Natalie Wood, John McIntire.
When was No Sad Songs for Me released and how long is it?
No Sad Songs for Me was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for No Sad Songs for Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Sad Songs for Me was composed by George Duning.
Is No Sad Songs for Me based on a book or true story?
No Sad Songs for Me is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Southard".