I'll Get By
“You’ll Swing into High”
Synopsis
I'll Get By is an updated remake of the 1940 20th Century-Fox musical Tin Pan Alley. William Lundigan and Dennis Day play William Spencer and Freddie Lee respectively, successful song publishers who make hits out of such numbers as "I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo", "Deep in the Heart of Texas", "You Make Me Feel So Young", "There Will Never Be Another You", and other favorites (the rights to all of these songs were conveniently held by 20th Century-Fox). The partnership has some hard times, especially during the feud between ASCAP and the radio networks, when only public-domain songs like "I Dream of Jeannie" were permitted to be broadcast.
Top Cast
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June Haver
Liza Martin
William Lundigan
William Spencer
Gloria DeHaven
Terry Martin
Dennis Day
Freddy Lee
Harry James
Harry James
Thelma Ritter
Miss Murphy
Steve Allen
Peter Pepper
Danny Davenport
Chester Dooley
Harry Antrim
Mr. Olinville
Bess Flowers
Lady in Roxy Audience (uncredited)
Jeanne Crain
Jeanne Crain (uncredited)
Robert McCord
Commentator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Sale
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Loos, Richard Sale
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- I'll Get By
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Sale
Mary Loos, Richard Sale, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Pamela Harris, Sammy Cahn
Cyril J. Mockridge
Charles G. Clarke
J. Watson Webb Jr.
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
William Perlberg
Producer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Richard Sale
Director
Mary Loos
Screenplay
Richard Sale
Screenplay
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Travilla
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'll Get By
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What is I'll Get By about?
I'll Get By is an updated remake of the 1940 20th Century-Fox musical Tin Pan Alley. William Lundigan and Dennis Day play William Spencer and Freddie Lee respectively, successful song publishers who make hits out of such numbers as "I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo", "Deep in the Heart of Texas", "You Make Me Feel So Young", "There Will Never Be Another You", and other favorites (the rights to all of these songs were conveniently held by 20th Century-Fox). The partnership has some hard times, especially during the feud between ASCAP and the radio networks, when only public-domain songs like "I Dream of Jeannie" were permitted to be broadcast.
Who directed I'll Get By?
I'll Get By was directed by Richard Sale.
Who stars in I'll Get By?
The principal cast of I'll Get By includes June Haver, William Lundigan, Gloria DeHaven, Dennis Day, Harry James.
When was I'll Get By released and how long is it?
I'll Get By was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Get By?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Get By was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.