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Three Little Words

1950-07-12 · 102 min · ★ 6.3

Music · Comedy · Romance

Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner Jessie Brown, and Kalmar and Jessie prevent Ruby from getting married to the wrong girls. But due to the fact that Ruby has caused a backer's withdrawal for a Kalmar play, they end their professional relationship.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,470,000
Revenue
USD 4,526,000

Top Cast

Fred AstaireFred AstaireBert Kalmar
Red SkeltonRed SkeltonHarry Ruby
Vera-EllenVera-EllenJessie Brown Kalmar
Arlene DahlArlene DahlEileen Percy
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnCharlie Kope
Gale RobbinsGale RobbinsTerry Lordel
Gloria DeHavenGloria DeHavenMrs. Carter DeHaven
Phil ReganPhil ReganPhil Regan
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonClanahan
Debbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsHelen Kane
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyAl Masters
Carleton CarpenterCarleton CarpenterDan Healy
George MetkovichAl Schacht
Harry MendozaThe Great Mendoza
Beverly MichaelsBeverly MichaelsShipboard Woman (uncredited)
Helen KaneHelen KaneHelen Kane (singing voice) (uncredited)
Pat FlahertyCoach (uncredited)
Brick SullivanPoliceman on Street (uncredited)

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