I’ll See You in My Dreams (1951)

Doris Day and Danny Thomas star in “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” the dramatized true story of lyricist Gus Kahn, who penned such classics as “It Had to Be You,” “Too-too-Tootsie, Goodbye,” “My Buddy,” and “I’ll See You in My Dreams.” I was glad to see this film—I’ve heard these songs my whole life and never knew who wrote them. Gus is the son of poor German immigrants and he wants a better life for himself. He’s written several song lyrics and poems and hopes to sell them to a sheet music company, but when he takes his work … Continue reading

My Dream is Yours (1949)

Featuring the velvet voice of Doris Day, “My Dream is Yours” is a fun story of a young woman’s rise to stardom and the events that brought her there. Jack Carson plays Doug Blake, agent to the conceited singer Gary Marshall (portrayed by Lee Bowman). When Gary refuses to sign the contract offered by the radio station’s biggest sponsor, and personally criticizes Doug at the same time, Doug decides to go out and find a new star. Using money loaned by Vi, the receptionist at the talent agency (played by Eve Arden) Doug travels the country, looking in all the … Continue reading