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When You're Smiling (1950)

1950-08-30 · 1h 15m · EN
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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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Jerome CourtlandJerome CourtlandGerald DurhamFrankie LaineFrankie LaineFrankie LaineLola AlbrightLola AlbrightPeggy MartinJerome CowanJerome CowanHerbert ReynoldsMargo WoodeMargo WoodeLinda ReynoldsCollette LyonsCollette LyonsNan DoranRobert ShayneRobert ShayneJack LaceyDon OtisDon OtisDon OtisRay TealRay TealSteveJimmy LloydJimmy LloydDaveDonna HamiltonDonna HamiltonMargieEdward EarleEdward EarleFoster

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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.

How long is When You're Smiling?

When You're Smiling has a runtime of 75 minutes.