I Dream of Jeanie (1952)

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Release Date: Jun 15, 1952 Wide

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The life of Stephen Foster, one of America's greatest and best-loved songwriters of the 19th century, sets the stage for this musical biography. Foster (Bill Shirley) is a shy bookkeeper who writes songs in his spare time. He is madly in love with Inez McDowell (Muriel Lawrence), but she isn't interested in him, and she eventually gives him the brush-off. However, Inez's sister Jeanie (Eileen Christy) carries a torch for Foster, and in time, he finds happiness with her. Jeanie's inspiration

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Allan Dwan

In Theaters: Jun 15, 1952 Wide

On DVD: Sep 28, 2004

Cast

Ray Middleton
Edwin P. Christy
Bill Shirley
Stephen Foster
Muriel Lawrence
Inez McDowell
Eileen Christy
Jeanie McDowell
Dick Simmons
Dunning Foster
Lynn Bari
Mrs. McDowell
Rex Allen
Narrator
Robert Neil
Milford Wilson
Andrew Tombes
R.E. Howard
James Dobson
Spike
Percy Helton
Mr. Horker
Glen Turnbull
Specialty Dancer
Louise Beavers
Mammy
Fred Moultrie
Chitlins
James Kirkwood
Doctor
Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer

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Very bland biography of Stephen Foster. The acting is fair to poor. The songs help, but the low budget doesn't. Not very involving. It's the only movie I know of where the title of the movie is misspelled on the cover box. It has Jeanie with two n's.

November 29, 2009