An exhausted concert pianist learns he is the owner of an apartment building; after being advised to move there to rest, he becomes involved in the lives of his eccentric tenants.An exhausted concert pianist learns he is the owner of an apartment building; after being advised to move there to rest, he becomes involved in the lives of his eccentric tenants.An exhausted concert pianist learns he is the owner of an apartment building; after being advised to move there to rest, he becomes involved in the lives of his eccentric tenants.
- Tenant
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- Tenant
- (uncredited)
- Child at Picnic
- (uncredited)
- Tenant
- (uncredited)
- Mrs. Hale
- (uncredited)
- Hiram Knabe
- (uncredited)
- Stage Electrician
- (uncredited)
- Child at Picnic
- (uncredited)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal film of Maria Ouspenskaya before her death on December 3 1949 from a stroke following burns sustained in a house fire.
- GoofsWhile in the nightclub, Jane Wyman is steadily sipping on the club's signature drink. The level of liquid continues to stay full after several sips.
- Quotes
Eric Phillips: [shouting over the loud music] What's it called?
Polly Haines: Music!
Eric Phillips: I can tell that by the instruments, but what's the name of it?
Polly Haines: Roll Me Up In Breadcrumbs, Daddy, Cause I Wanna Get Fried!
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953)
- SoundtracksA Kiss in the Dark
(uncredited)
Music by Victor Herbert
Lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva
[Sung by a chorus during the opening credits]
David Niven is just wonderful as the pianist who ultimately falls for sweet and perky Jane Wyman. Both are excellent and the chemistry actually works--even though common sense might have you think "David Niven AND Jane Wyman,....NO WAY,...it'll never happen!".
As for the rest of the cast, they are a motley group of bit characters and supporting actors that give the film a nice, sweet homey atmosphere. In particular, Victor Moore as the sweet but daffy 'Mr. Willoughby' was a delight--so cute and nice--you just can't help but like him.
Special mention should also be given to the director, Delmer Daves. Considering how stupid the plot was, he got the absolute most out of the material and the cast.
So, my recommendation is that despite the score of 6 (it just didn't merit more due to the plot), it is well worth seeing--especially if you love old films and are a softy at heart. Enjoy.
- planktonrules
- Oct 16, 2006
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1