The theater in which this film is set was called The Windmill and performers there refused to be deterred by the blitz that was leveling much of London at the time.The theater in which this film is set was called The Windmill and performers there refused to be deterred by the blitz that was leveling much of London at the time.The theater in which this film is set was called The Windmill and performers there refused to be deterred by the blitz that was leveling much of London at the time.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
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- (scenes deleted)
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
- W.A.C. Woman
- (uncredited)
- News Vendor
- (uncredited)
- Cabbie
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- TriviaRita Hayworth was pregnant during production. As a result, the musical numbers were filmed first, before the pregnancy began to show. As filming progressed, great care was taken to hide her growing belly with muffs, furniture and purses.
- GoofsWhen Rita is putting on the silver dress, the part in her hair jumps from the side to the middle and back again.
- Quotes
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: [in a bomb shelter] Scared?
Rosalind Bruce: Naturally.
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: So am I.
Rosalind Bruce: Well, that's not very comforting. That's like having a lifeguard say he's afraid of the water.
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: Oh, I don't mean this. I mean you. You did a little bombing tonight yourself, you know. That dance you did...
[imitates whistling of falling bomb]
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: In fact, you bombed from a very low altitude. It's not only unfair, it's practically illegal.
Rosalind Bruce: Well, I'm sorry.
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: You should be.
Rosalind Bruce: I hope I didn't hit anything vital.
Squadron Leader Paul Lundy: You knocked out my whole communicating system, if that's any concern to you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Christmas on Division Street (1991)
- SoundtracksTonight and Every Night
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Sung by Rita Hayworth (dubbed by Martha Mears) in film's finale
Released in the first few days of 1945, "Tonight and Every Night" is meant as a patriotic film to rouse spirits. There is a love story, but it is secondary to the larger story.
Rita Hayworth stars as stage performer Rosalind Bruce. She and her coworkers put on five shows a day at the Music Box. Their story is primarily told, in flashback, to a reporter from Life Magazine who is doing a spread about the theater. Janet Blair plays Judy Kane, Rosalind's best friend and fellow dancer. Marc Platt plays the part of Tommy Lawson, the other major dancer. His dance is the highlight of the film. Lee Bowman plays the pilot (Paul Lundy) who wins Rosalind's heart.
Though many scenes are darkened due to the London blackouts, the Technicolor really stands out in some spots. The designers who created the fashions worn by Rita and the others also deserve mention.
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- Heart of the City
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- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1