A tuneful account of the life of Ernest R. Ball, composer of many popular Irish songs, including "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".A tuneful account of the life of Ernest R. Ball, composer of many popular Irish songs, including "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".A tuneful account of the life of Ernest R. Ball, composer of many popular Irish songs, including "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Leo Mostovoy
- Pawnbroker
- (scenes deleted)
Ray Walker
- Hoofer
- (scenes deleted)
Eddie Acuff
- Harry
- (uncredited)
Lester Allen
- Heming
- (uncredited)
Gurney Bell
- Member of Sportsmen's Quartette
- (uncredited)
William H. Benter
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Billy Bester
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Teddy Blue
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- Trivia"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 15, 1948 with Dick Haynes reprising his film role.
- GoofsIn playing the piano while singing "Boy of Mine", you can see a wedding ring on Dick Haymes' hand. He was married to Joanne Dru at the time the movie was being filmed.
- Quotes
Belle La Tour: [to Mary] What are you doing in my $85 feathered robe? Take it off!
- SoundtracksBessie in a Bustle
(uncredited)
Music by James V. Monaco
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Copyright 1944 by Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc.
Performed by June Haver, unidentified singer and chorus
Featured review
This biography of Ernest Ball has numerous historical inaccuracies but none are serious enough to detract from the music. Dick Haymes was a popular singer in the 1940s and appeared in several movies without ever achieving movie-star status. June Haver is beautiful and has several good numbers. Monty Woolley is very good in a semi-comedic role and Anthony Quinn makes a good foil for him. The story tends to drag in spots, but there is enough good music to make watching worth while. The songs include "Boy Of Mine", "Bessie With The Bustle" and (of course) "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". Watch it for the music and don't worry all that much about the story.
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- En sång, en kyss, en flicka
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- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1944) officially released in Canada in English?
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