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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes3
DirectorMichael Curtiz
WritersWilliam Bowers, Phoebe Ephron, John O'Hara
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Best Things in Life Are Free
About The Best Things in Life Are Free
Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.
Directed by Michael Curtiz, The Best Things in Life Are Free leans on a strong ensemble — Gordon MacRae, Dan Dailey, Ernest Borgnine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1956.
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