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Higher And Higher

Date: 1943
Type: Musical / Romantic comedy
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Tim Whelan
Producer: Tim Whelan

Comment/Synopsis

When their employer (Leon Errol) reveals that he is bankrupt, his servants come up with a scheme to pass off the scullery maid (Michele Morgan) as his daughter and marry her to a rich husband. Things are complicated by the arrival of a famous singer (Frank Sinatra) and an Earl (Victor Borge) who is not what he seems. Whilst in places this does show its stage roots, this is an entertaining musical romantic comedy with a good performance from Michele Morgan in the lead as the maid turned into debutante. It is also notable as the first major role for Frank Sinatra, mainly as a singer rather than an actor.

Actors


Michele MorganMichele Morgan
Jack HaleyJack Haley
Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Leon ErrolLeon Errol
Marcy McGuireMarcy McGuire
Victor Borge
Mary WickesMary Wickes
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth Risdon
Barbara HaleBarbara Hale
Dooley WilsonDooley Wilson

Oscars

Nomination - Music
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Higher And Higher