Movie Synopsis: A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.
"You'll Never Know" from Hello, Frisco, Hello sung by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney
"Say A Prayer For the Boys Over There" from Hers to Hold sung by Deanna Durbin
Movie Synopsis: N/A.
Movie Synopsis: In turn-of-the-century San Francisco, an ambitious vaudevillian takes his quartet from a honky tonk to the big time, while spurning the love of his troupe's star singer for a selfish heiress.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B-.
Movie Synopsis: N/A.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Seems to be.
Is it pleasing to the ear? A.
"Change of Heart" from Hit Parade of 1943 sung John Carroll
Movie Synopsis: A woman ghost writes songs for a famous composer whose charms evidently outweighed his song-writing ability.
"We Mustn't Say Goodbye" from Stage Door Canteen sung by Lanny Ross
"That Old Black Magic" from Star Spangled Rhythm sung by Johnny Johnston
Movie Synopsis: A security guard at Paramount tells his son he's the head of the studio which causes problems when he agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
"They're Either Too Young or Too Old" from Thank Your Lucky Stars sung by Bette Davis
Movie Synopsis: Two producers are putting together a wartime charity show with an all-star cast but the egotism of radio personality Eddie Cantor disrupts their plans
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
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So what won?
"You'll Never Know" from Hello, Frisco, Hello
What would I have voted for?
"My Shining Hour" from The Sky's the Limit
Default winner.
Analysis
Ugh, another lack luster year. None, and I mean none of these songs are terribly memorable. I chose "My Shining Hour" because it was sweetly sung and I liked the context of the Youtube clip. That's about it. Boo, 1943!
Movie Synopsis: A woman ghost writes songs for a famous composer whose charms evidently outweighed his song-writing ability.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? N/A.
"Saludos Amigos" from Saludos Amigos sung by Chorus
"My Shining Hour" from The Sky's the Limit sung by Fred Astaire and Sally Sweetland
"You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" from Something to Shout About sung by Janet Blair and Don Ameche
Movie Synopsis: A talentless woman finances a Broadway producer's new show if she can be the star.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Movie Synopsis: Disney animators tour South America and present four animated shorts inspired by their trip.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Opening credits.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Opening credits.
Is it important to the plot? Welcoming?
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.
Movie Synopsis: Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave and quickly falls for photographer, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Sort of.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B.
Movie Synopsis: A talentless woman finances a Broadway producer's new show if she can be the star.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.
Movie Synopsis: A young soldier on a pass in New York City, visits the famed Stage Door Canteen and falls for the hostess.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear?N/A.
Movie Synopsis: A security guard at Paramount tells his son he's the head of the studio which causes problems when he agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.
Movie Synopsis: Two producers are putting together a wartime charity show with an all-star cast but the egotism of radio personality Eddie Cantor disrupts their plans
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.---------------------------------------------------------------
So what won?
"You'll Never Know" from Hello, Frisco, Hello
"My Shining Hour" from The Sky's the Limit
Analysis
Ugh, another lack luster year. None, and I mean none of these songs are terribly memorable. I chose "My Shining Hour" because it was sweetly sung and I liked the context of the Youtube clip. That's about it. Boo, 1943!
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