Sun Valley Serenade
“SKY HIGH ROMANCE BETWEEN SONJA AND JOHN TO THE IRRESISTIBLE RHYTHMS OF GLENN MILLER and HIS ORCHESTRA!”
Synopsis
When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.
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Sonja Henie
Karen Benson
John Payne
Ted Scott
Glenn Miller
Phil Corey
Milton Berle
Jerome K. 'Nifty' Allen
Lynn Bari
Vivian Dawn
Joan Davis
Miss Carstairs
Dorothy Dandridge
Specialty Act
William B. Davidson
Jack Murray
Almira Sessions
Nurse
Mel Ruick
Jimmy Norton
Ralph Dunn
Customs Officer
Chester Clute
Process Server
Tex Beneke
Orchestra Member (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Waitress (uncredited)
Ray Eberle
Ray Eberle - Orchestra Vocalist (uncredited)
Fayard Nicholas
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Harold Nicholas
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Sheila Ryan
Phone Operator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Salt Lake City, Utah
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
- Original Title
- Sun Valley Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Helen Logan, Robert Ellis, Art Arthur, Robert Harari
Edward Cronjager
James B. Clark
Milton Sperling, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Helen Logan
Screenplay
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Travis Banton
Costume Design
James B. Clark
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Milton Sperling
Producer
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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 Sun Valley Serenade
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What is Sun Valley Serenade about?
When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.
Who directed Sun Valley Serenade?
Sun Valley Serenade was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Sun Valley Serenade?
The principal cast of Sun Valley Serenade includes Sonja Henie, John Payne, Glenn Miller, Milton Berle, Lynn Bari.
When was Sun Valley Serenade released and how long is it?
Sun Valley Serenade was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sun Valley Serenade?
Sun Valley Serenade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).