When You're Smiling
Synopsis
When You're Smiling is distinguished by the presence of several top recording artists of 1950. The wafer-thin plotline concerns the misadventures of Texan Gerald Durham (Jerome Courtland), who arrives in the Big City to learn the ropes of the music business. Durham not only ends up with a recording contract, but also wins heroine Peggy Martin (Lola Albright) in the bargain. So much for the story. The principal selling card of When You're Smiling consists of the guest-star turns by Frankie Laine, Bob Crosby, The Modernaires, The Mills Brothers, Kay Starr and Billy Daniels.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen DeWolf, Jack Roberts
- Original Title
- When You're Smiling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Karen DeWolf, Jack Roberts
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Joseph Santley
Director
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Jack Roberts
Screenplay
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What is When You're Smiling about?
When You're Smiling is distinguished by the presence of several top recording artists of 1950. The wafer-thin plotline concerns the misadventures of Texan Gerald Durham (Jerome Courtland), who arrives in the Big City to learn the ropes of the music business. Durham not only ends up with a recording contract, but also wins heroine Peggy Martin (Lola Albright) in the bargain. So much for the story. The principal selling card of When You're Smiling consists of the guest-star turns by Frankie Laine, Bob Crosby, The Modernaires, The Mills Brothers, Kay Starr and Billy Daniels.
Who directed When You're Smiling?
When You're Smiling was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in When You're Smiling?
The principal cast of When You're Smiling includes Jerome Courtland, Frankie Laine, Lola Albright, Jerome Cowan, Margo Woode.
When was When You're Smiling released and how long is it?
When You're Smiling was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.