Good News
“M-G-M's terrific technicolor musical!”
Synopsis
At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has his eye on gold-digging vamp Pat McClellan. Tommy's grades start to slip, which keeps him from playing in the big game. Connie eventually finds out Tommy really loves her and devises a plan to win him back and to get him back on the field.
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Good News (1947) - HD Trailer
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June Allyson
Connie Lane
Peter Lawford
Tommy Marlowe
Patricia Marshall
Pat McClellan
Joan McCracken
Babe Doolittle
Ray McDonald
Bobby Turner
Mel Tormé
Danny
Robert E. Strickland
Peter Van Dyne III
Donald MacBride
Coach Johnson
Tom Dugan
Pooch
Clinton Sundberg
Professor Kennyon
Loren Tindall
Beef
Connie Gilchrist
Cora
Morris Ankrum
Dean Griswold
Georgia Lee
Flo
Jane Green
Mrs. Drexel
Sarah Edwards
Miss Pritchard (uncredited)
Jimmy Lydon
Jimmy's Classmate (uncredited)
Tommy Rall
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Original Score
- Conrad Salinger
- Original Title
- Good News
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Laurence Schwab, Frank Mandel, Buddy G. DeSylva, Ray Henderson, Lew Brown
Conrad Salinger
Charles Schoenbaum
Albert Akst
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Walters
Director
Betty Comden
Screenplay
Adolph Green
Screenplay
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Arthur Freed
Producer
Conrad Salinger
Original Music Composer
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good News
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What is Good News about?
At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has his eye on gold-digging vamp Pat McClellan. Tommy's grades start to slip, which keeps him from playing in the big game. Connie eventually finds out Tommy really loves her and devises a plan to win him back and to get him back on the field.
Who directed Good News?
Good News was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Good News?
The principal cast of Good News includes June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Patricia Marshall, Joan McCracken, Ray McDonald.
When was Good News released and how long is it?
Good News was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Good News?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good News was composed by Conrad Salinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good News?
Good News holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).