It is a fictionalized biopic of composer jerome kern, po. He had a starring role in the films down in san diego and born to sing, some leading roles in other films, as well as lesser roles including in uncredited dance. Nov 27, 20 on the success of his latest and most elaborate broadway musical show boat, composer jerome kern reminisces to his chauffeur about his life that led to this point. Feb, 2015 an allstar, allcolor extravaganza as only mgm could dish out to the public. Featuring tunes from the kern songbook ol man river, smoke gets in your eyes, and more than 20 others, the movie includes such performers as june allyson, judy garland, van heflin, lena horne, cyd charisse, van johnson, angela lansbury, kathryn grayson, lucille bremer. Spotlight on till the clouds roll by starring judy garland. Mgm was the biggest movie studio during the still ongoing golden age of hollywood, still was supported by notyet illegal movie houses owned by mgms parent company, loews, inc. With robert walker, van heflin, lucille bremer, june allyson.
Till the clouds roll by by various artists on amazon music. Ray mcdonald june 27, 1921 february 20, 1959 was a tap dancer who started his career as a vaudeville act with his older sister grace mcdonald, before being cast in a hit broadway show, and then in films. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. He is principally remembered today as the discoverer of gene kelly, for his collaborations with fred astaire, and for choreographic sequences he designed for hollywood. Aug 08, 2017 passed 2h 12min biography, musical 3 january 1947 usa light biopic of american broadway pioneer jerome kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary stage artists, including a condensed production of his most famous. Mgm pulled out all the stops in their 1947 extravaganza till the clouds roll by, the sweetly sentimental life story of composer jerome kern. Till the clouds roll by 1946 by richard whorf duration. The woman sounds too chirpy, the man sounds way too serious. Till the clouds roll by 1946 richard whorf synopsis. Between his collection of garland records, my own, subsequent purchases and the donations of so many judy room friends out there, the discograpy has grown into the largest of its kind, with over 2,500 pages so far. Listen to your favorite songs from till the clouds roll by by various artists now. Till the clouds roll by 1946 movie clip ol man river. Rent till the clouds roll by 1947 on dvd and bluray. All the trivia you can handle about till the clouds roll by, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with june allyson, lucille bremer, judy garland.
Disney had released a few songs from snow white and the seven dwarfs on a limited rca two record set, however mgms release of clouds on record became the first ever original soundtrack album. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. Till the clouds roll by 1946 movie clip the last time. When the clouds roll by is a 1919 american comedy film starring douglas fairbanks and directed by victor fleming and theodore reed.
The film is a fictionalized biography of composer jerome kern portrayed by robert walker who was originally involved with the production of the film, but died before it was completed. From the climax and the second instance of the song in the picture, probably the bestknown sequence, frank sinatras gleaming performance of jerome kern and oscar hammersteins standard from show boat, in the mgm freed unit kern biopic, till the clouds roll by, 1946. Featuring tunes from the kern songbook ol man river, smoke gets in your eyes, and more than 20 others, the movie includes such performers as ju. It has a large cast of wellknown musical stars of the day who appear performing kerns songs. Rent till the clouds roll by 1947 on dvd and bluray dvd. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Richard whorf, vincente minnelli, george sidney writers. Kern was originally involved with the production, but died before it was completed. Its about the life of jerome kern and his stage show music. Thats a shame because this is an important movie, and certainly was back in 1946, well thought of for good reason. Till the clouds roll by 1946 by richard whorf youtube. Light biopic of american broadway pioneer jerome kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary stage artists, including a condensed production of his most famous.
Till the clouds roll by is a 1946 american musical film made by mgm. Sep 01, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from till the clouds roll by by various artists now. He journeyed to england where his dreams of success became real and where he met his future wife eva leale dorothy. Choose from till the clouds roll by sheet music for such popular songs as the last time i saw paris, howd you like to spoon with me, and. Overview of till the clouds roll by, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with june allyson, lucille bremer, judy garland, at turner classic movies. This film made national headlines in 1973 when it was announced that mgm had neglected to renew the on this film, resulting in the film entering public domain. The february 22, 1947, edition of billboard notes that mgm records was to release its first shipment of 78 rpm discs. Cast and crew credits for till the clouds roll by, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with june allyson, lucille bremer, judy garland, at turner classic movies. While iall agree that atilla the clouds roll bya is a classic song, iam not 100% if this combination works. Till the clouds roll by is a 1946 american technicolor musical film produced by metrogoldwynmayer.
Somewhat nice orechestral arrangement, but the xylophone doesnt belong. In 1947, mgm records created the first movie soundtrack album when it released the soundtrack of till the clouds roll by. According to the wikipedia article on it, the film was begun in jerome kerns lifetime, though he didnt live to see it completed. Robert walker tries gamely to suggest the decency of jerome kern but is defeated by a sluggish story line pairing him with a crotchety mentor van heflin. Rent till the clouds roll by 1947 starring june allyson and lucille bremer on dvd and bluray. These unique new type of films are all called michaelangelos and more can be found at. An allstar cast fills out this energetic biopic of broadway pioneer jerome kern robert walker. Cartoons, creation chip, michaelangelos, movies, biography, musical, robert walker, van heflin. Because of the film being public domain, inferior vhs copies appeared a few years later when video became popular. Till the clouds roll by starring robert walker as jerome kern, june allyson, judy garland, lucille bremer, lena horn, kathryn grayson, van heflin, tony martin, cyd charisse, dinah shore, van johnson and frank sinatra. Find release information for till the clouds roll by 1946 richard whorf on allmovie. As played by a graytempled robert walker, kern is a likeable but none too exciting sort who expresses his emotions through his music. Information from its description page there is shown below. The judy garland online discography is a subsite of the judy room.
Mgms till the clouds roll by is the musicalized, and highly fictionalized, life story of beloved composer jerome kern, who gave his blessing to the production shortly before his death in 1946. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Mgms till the clouds roll by is the musicalized, and highly fictionalized, life story of beloved composer jerome kern, who gave his blessing to the production shortly before his. An allstar, allcolor extravaganza as only mgm could dish out to the public. Movies like til clouds roll by 1946 mgm starring robert walker dont make best movies of all times lists like the ones the library of congress or the american film institute publish and publicize. Till the clouds roll by by richard whorf overdrive. Creation chips restored version in beautiful color. Till the clouds roll by 1946 richard whorf youtube.
It has a large cast of wellknown musical stars of the day who appear. Till the clouds roll by by richard whorf overdrive rakuten. Passed 2h 12min biography, musical 3 january 1947 usa light biopic of american broadway pioneer jerome kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary. It is a fictionalized biopic of composer jerome kern, portrayed by robert walker. Biography of songwriter and broadway pioneer, jerome kern robert walker. The mammoth musical of jerome kerns dramatic life story. Robert alton 28 january 1906 12 june 1957 was an american dancer and choreographer, a major figure in dance choreography of broadway and hollywood musicals from the 1930s through to the early 1950s.
Till the clouds roll by 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cartoons, creation chip, michaelangelos, movies, biography, musical, robert. The film is a fictionalized biography of composer jerome kern, who was originally involved with the production of the film, but died before it was completed. Musicals film classics 2010 calendar 4 discs synergy entertainment. Till the clouds roll by 16mm allstar musical classic. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This film made national headlines in 1973 when it was announced that mgm had neglected to renew the on this film, resulting in the film entering public domain the samr thing happened with royal wedding. Watch till the clouds roll by 16mm allstar musical classic. After decades of not being seen by the public, the film was finally released in 2010 on dvd by alpha video with an original score by don kinnier.
A film like this is special to me because it celebrates someone whose lifes work keeps on giving long after they have gone. Directed by richard whorf, vincente minnelli, george sidney. Til clouds roll by 1946 mgm is vintage big time mgm at its big money best. Light biopic of american broadway pioneer jerome kern, featuring. He journeyed to england where his dreams of success became real and where he met.
The soundtrack album of songs taken directly from the original studio prerecordings did not come into existence until mgm formed mgm records in 1946 and released selections from till the clouds roll by on 78 rpm in 1947. Till the clouds roll by 1946 richard whorf releases. May 01, 2011 till the clouds roll by 1946 a mgm movie 5min. Watch till the clouds roll by 1946 full movie free online. In was created in 2005 with the invaluable help of the late eric hemphill. And, who cares if they get the facts wrong about its subject, jerome kern. What it lacks in historical realismkerns life was quite uneventful material for a dramatic biopicit more than delivers in a sensational nevertobeequalled roster of peerless musical stars, and. Alton choreographed his first hollywood film, strike me pink, in 1936, and became one of the leading choreographers during the golden age of the hollywood musical film, serving as dance director for mgm from 19441951. On the success of his latest and most elaborate broadway musical show boat, composer jerome kern reminisces to his chauffeur about his life that led to this point.