Hi, Beautiful (1944)
Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of the 1937 comedy Love in a Bungalow. Patty Callahan (O'Driscoll) offers residence in a model home to soldier Jeff (Beery) and soon falls in love with him. Although the pair are unmarried, they enter a marital contest intended to celebrate the "Happiest G.I. Couple." Winning the contest brings on all sorts of farcical troubles until the couple are able to be united for real. Songs include "Don't Sweetheart Me" and "Best of All."
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: December 18, 1944
Cast
- Martha O'Driscoll - Patty Callahan
- Noah Beery Jr. - Jeff Peters
- Hattie McDaniel - Millie
- Walter Catlett - Gerald Bisbee
- Tim Ryan - Babcock
- Florence Lake - Mrs. Bisbee
- Grady Sutton - Attendant
- Lou Lubin - Louis, Husband
- Virginia Sale - Wife
- Tom Dugan - Bus Driver
Screenplay
- Eleanore Griffin (Story)
- Dick Irving Hyland
- William Rankin (Story)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Paul Ivano
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
marriage, musical, love
More Films by Director: Leslie Goodwins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hi, Beautiful about?
- Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of the 1937 comedy Love in a Bungalow. Patty Callahan (O'Driscoll) offers residence in a model home to soldier Jeff (Beery) and soon falls in love with him. Although the pair are unmarried, they enter a marital contest intended to celebrate the "Happiest G.I. Couple." Winning the contest brings on all sorts of farcical troubles until the couple are able to be united for real. Songs include "Don't Sweetheart Me" and "Best of All."
- Who directed Hi, Beautiful?
- Hi, Beautiful was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
- Who stars in Hi, Beautiful?
- Hi, Beautiful stars Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery Jr., Hattie McDaniel, Walter Catlett, Tim Ryan, Florence Lake.
- How long is Hi, Beautiful?
- Hi, Beautiful has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Hi, Beautiful?
- Hi, Beautiful is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Hi, Beautiful produced?
- Hi, Beautiful was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hi, Beautiful?
- The themes of Hi, Beautiful include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.