Best Original Song - 1953

"That's Amore" from The Caddy sung by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis 


Movie Synopsis: A gifted golfer is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, but acts as coach and caddy for his friend. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Not sure.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+.

"Secret Love" from Calamity Jane sung by Doris Day 


Movie Synopsis: The story of Calamity Jane, her saloon, and her romance with Wild Bill Hickok. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? She realizes who she's in love with. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.

"Sadie Thompson's Song (Blue Pacific Blues)" from Miss Sadie Thompson sung by Jo Ann Greer 


Movie Synopsis: A woman is abandoned on a island in American Samoa. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? She's got the blues. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.

"The Moon is Blue" from The Moon is Blue


Movie Synopsis: Two aging playboys chase a young virgin. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Opening credits. 
Is it important to the plot? No. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.

"My Flaming Heart" from Small Town Girl sung by Nat King Cole 


Movie Synopsis: A man convinces the judge's daughter to let him out of jail for a night so he can visit the Broadway star he is in love with. 


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. 


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So what won?

"Secret Love" from Calamity Jane

What would I have voted for? 
"That's Amore" from The Caddy

Stood the test of time. 


Analysis

Pretty boring songs. "That's Amore" is the only memorable one...trust me.