Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.Two songwriters want to cast a British star in their new show.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Al Shaw
- Moving Man
- (as Shaw)
Sam Lee
- Moving Man
- (as Lee)
Lillian Kemble-Cooper
- Mrs. Buffington (Credits)
- (as Lillian Kemble Cooper)
- …
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- TriviaFinal film of Ross Alexander. NOTE: He committed suicide two months before this film was released. Because of this event, Warners eliminated his name from the above title credits, substituted that of Lee Dixon--who actually had little more to do than to serve as Ruby Keeler's dancing partner in an otherwise subordinate role--and relegated Alexander's credit to that of a member of the supporting cast, even though he played the leading male role, and Keeler's romantic lead. Reportedly, James Newill dubbed Alexander's singing voice.
- Quotes
Pinky Blair: Hiya, baby! Hey, did you hear my last song?
Dot: I hope so!
Pinky Blair: Dot, what do you think I am now?
Dot: Well, a man who had been valet to a seal could be anything!
Pinky Blair: You guessed it. He's an actors' agent.
Dot: An agent? You have hit a new low!
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Honeymooners: The $99,000 Answer (1956)
- SoundtracksToo Marvelous for Words
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by Richard A. Whiting
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Played during the opening and end credits and as background music
Played on piano by Lee Dixon and spoken by Ross Alexander
Reprised on piano by Lee Dixon at a party
Sung by Ross Alexander at a party
Was the show's big production number at its opening, sung by Ross Alexander (dubbed by James Newill) and Wini Shaw and chorus,
and danced to by Ruby Keeler, Lee Dixon and chorus
Featured review
Not Bad
This film is of a long lost art--the lighthearted, unpretentious tuneful musical that provides breezy entertainment without apology. One number, "Be Handy With Your Feet," is actually rather catchy and fun, and shows Ruby Keeler off quite well. Even the chorines look like they're having fun. The casual opulence of the set (a kind of nightclub on an ocean liner) is another example of how even "B" films from a major studio gave a certain panache to frivolity far and above what was required. Overall, not bad at all.
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- westegg
- May 15, 2001
Details
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Ready, Willing and Able (1937) officially released in Canada in English?
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