Lullaby of Broadway

[mikeydv]

EVERY movie with Doris in it is at least good, if not excellent.

As a singing, dancing, acting star, how could you rate this move anything but EXCELLENT. Miriam Nelson (Gene's wife) said that the dance steps Doris did could stand up to ANYONE IN HOLLYWOOD PAST OR PRESENT.(NOT TOO SHABBY).

[webmaster]

True, Mike.

And Suzie, re "These movies from the Warners studios had their own brand of sweetness that I love ." That's a great way of putting it - they are part of cinema style history now. I think of it as Doris' 'stock company' years, or 'rep', where she learned to be the great performer and actress that she later became. And Lullaby of Broadway is a classic of its kind, as Ralph said in his review:

Although "Calamity Jane" is the picture credited with making Doris "a superstar", "Lullaby of Broadway" must be given credit for making her a household name. During this period, she was constantly on the Hit Parade with big hits like "A Guy is a Guy" "When I Fall in Love" and "Shanghai". When she wasn't in front of the movie cameras, she was in the recording studios or posing for pictures for fan magazines. Doris also married Marty Melcher during this period and he became her manager.
Ralph McKnight, New York, August 2000

http://www.dorisday.net/lullaby_of_broadway.html

[sunnygail]

My cousin bought this wonderful movie for me ... I love this movie, it is so cute and Doris sure can dance. These movies from the Warners studios had their own brand of sweetness that I love .

Yes me too, I love the warner movies. BILL

[unadka]

I love this movie. The story isn't something, but the actors, singers and dancers are super, so is music and choreography. I watch it over and over again.
Nada

[webmaster]

Yes, there is something very charming about this film - and Doris has a lot to do with it.

[littlegoldfish666]

Just finished watching this movie. I haven't seen it before, not one of my fave Doris movies but I found it rather quite enjoyable

And boy can she dance or what

[Jan Morrow]

This is one of my TOP favorites! She is wonderful in everyway! Mr Hubbell is SO funny; every scene I crack up!!! I love the romance, the songs, the dancing, her clothes,... It was funny to me to see Billy De Wolfe young! I had first seen him with her on her TV show as Mr Jarvis and seeing him there was very funny.
I love this movie!

[suzie]

I just LOVE this movie.

[Doris Martin]

I just LOVE this movie.

I never get tired of watching this film...Doris is fantastic!!!!!!

[LimpingFan]

I LOVE Lullaby of Broadway!! Just watched it again last night. SO fun to watch Doris dance. She could move in just such a fascinating way.
Check out my latest blog about Lullaby of Broadway. I am trying to use my blog to stimulate more interest in old movies and Doris Day, especially among young people. I need help getting my blog out there for people to see. Look at my review of Lullaby, and if you like it, please follow me and pass it on to your friends!
http://reelrevival.blogspot.com/
Priscilla

[pillowtalk]

I loved your blog!! It's a such a great idea! I hope you keep up with it and keep the interest in classic films going.

[LimpingFan]

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, pillowtalk! That is very encouraging to me. I hope you will come back often! Help me out by spreading the word, too, if you will. Share with your friends!

[puck]

I do love your blog, especially love the one with Miss Day, "Lullaby of Broadway" is a great movie, Miss Day and Gene Nelson were a great dancing couple, and she can dance fantastic and her songs, still enjoy it, never tired to see it again, and again.

[melancholy]

Finally I am catching up on Doris's movies and I can place them timewise.I got to "know" Doris mostly through her 60's movies,so all this is "new" to me.The Gertude Wheeler hairdo now links me to the dancing pictures She was absolutely dashing in this film here.Flowing motions and such style.
Dorine

[puck]

And wow she can dance, I also do love this movie.



And a wallpaper:
http://i54.tinypic.com/2q3yteh.jpg

[TCMMovieFan]

Very charming film !
Excellent supporting cast !
Nelson, Gladys George, Florence Rice, Sakall, De Wolfe, etc ! Excellent in every way !
I also liked the gal who played DeWolfe's colleague and friend - she sang quite well and had a nice screen presence.
DD was in fine company for this film !

[Summersun]

And a wallpaper:
http://i54.tinypic.com/2q3yteh.jpg

Thank you Puck, for this wallpaper. I used it, it's beautiful
It's made out of fairytale!! It reminds me of "Sleeping Beauty"..the dress is blue.. pink..blue...pink!!!
Christie

[Barbara]

Wow, Did you see the way Doris danced all the way up and down those flight of stairs, the Girl can sing and dance like no other, Great Movie, loved all the songs, the dancing, give it 5 stars..

[Barbara]

[melancholy]

lovely enthousiasme,I love the movie too!

[lovemeorleaveme]

Wow, Did you see the way Doris danced all the way up and down those flight of stairs, the Girl can sing and dance like no other, Great Movie, loved all the songs, the dancing, give it 5 stars..

Yes....and all while wearing a floor-skimming dress! It's amazing that she didn't didn't trip! Doris is, and always has been, a pro!!

If you've ever read Doris' book, you'll remember that she told the choreographer of that dance scene (whose name is escaping me at the moment) that she was "crazy"--Doris didn't think it was possible, but like the pro that she is, Doris nailed it! It was only afterwards that the choreographer confessed that SHE had not even tried the routine herself!! LOL

Hope you're all having a lovely "Day"!

God Bless,
Rachel

[howard]

That lady was Miriam Nelson, Gene Nelson's wife.

[melancholy]

Quite a lady,Miriam Nelson,she now is 90 by the way!!!

[Jas1]

That's amazing- happy birthday Miriam. Wonder if she and Doris have kept in touch?

[melancholy]

The exact thought occured to me Jas.Doris kept in touch with so many of her time.But Miriam has also her own contactpage,similar to Doris,2 years difference in age.So happy to see people age this gracefully.