Blue Skies
“It's the nearest thing to Heaven!”
Synopsis
Jed Potter looks back on a love triangle conducted over the course of years and between musical numbers. Dancer Jed loves showgirl Mary, who loves compulsive nightclub-opener Johnny, who can't stay committed to anything in life for very long.
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Blue Skies
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-08
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Johnny Adams
Fred Astaire
Jed Potter
Joan Caulfield
Mary O'Hara
Billy De Wolfe
Tony
Olga San Juan
Nita Nova
Mikhail Rasumny
François (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Mack (uncredited)
Victoria Horne
Martha (uncredited)
Karolyn Grimes
Mary Elizabeth Adams (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Jeffrey (uncredited)
John Deauville
Dancer (uncredited)
John Gallaudet
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Audrey Korn
Dancer (uncredited)
Cliff Nazarro
Cliff (uncredited)
Rudolph Valentino
Valentino (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joan Woodbury
Flo (uncredited)
Will Wright
Dan - Stage Manager (uncredited)
Gene Cole
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman, Irving Berlin
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Blue Skies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Arthur Sheekman, Irving Berlin
Robert Emmett Dolan
William E. Snyder, Charles Lang
LeRoy Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
Arthur Sheekman
Writer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
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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 Blue Skies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Skies about?
Jed Potter looks back on a love triangle conducted over the course of years and between musical numbers. Dancer Jed loves showgirl Mary, who loves compulsive nightclub-opener Johnny, who can't stay committed to anything in life for very long.
Who directed Blue Skies?
Blue Skies was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Blue Skies?
The principal cast of Blue Skies includes Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe, Olga San Juan.
When was Blue Skies released and how long is it?
Blue Skies was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue Skies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Skies was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Skies?
Blue Skies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).