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Higher and Higher

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On the verge of losing his home, former millionaire Cyrus (Leon Errol) and his driver, Mike (Jack Haley), recruit Millie (Michele Morgan), a beautiful maid, to pose as the fictitious heiress to Cyrus' now-spent fortune. With Mike's guidance, Millie courts the debonair Sir Victor Fitzroy (Victor Borge) in hopes of marrying him to obtain a dowry. But Victor may not be what he seems, neighborhood kid Frank (Frank Sinatra) wants Millie for himself -- and poor Millie doesn't love either of them.
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Jose Maria Santos Cine-Mundial 09/13/2019
[Frank Sinatra's] character in the RKO movie is agreeable. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/04/2008
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Noted as the film where teen singing idol for the "bobby-soxers" Frank Sinatra had his first starring role in a film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/19/2019 One of the best musicals ever witnessed. I don't particularly like Sinatra, but the comedic plot works with the musical and the actors -- Jack Haley and Michele Morgan -- are outstanding in their roles. This is much more realistic than say, My Fair Lady, which is not comedic and is wholly unrealistic. This cast of characters can be zany and the comedy works. Many people will love the fact that Sinatra and Borge are in this. This should be regarded as a great comedy musical. Too bad it's not in color. See more 02/18/2016 OK musical and film debut of Frank Sinatra a/k/a ole blue eyes See more 06/28/2013 Frank Sinatra doesn't look all too comfortable playing himself as part of the supporting cast for what is a lackluster musical comedy. See more 09/01/2009 Amusing rom-com, musical. Sinatra's first starring role... See more 08/02/2009 Harmless, likable and lightweight musical based on a Broadway play, this was the first major movie role for singer Frank Sinatra. Some nice songs include "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," "Come Out Wherever You Are," "I Saw You First," "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" (an Oscar nominee) and "The Music Stopped." Received an Oscar nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical (C. Bakeleinikoff). The kick is seeing up-and-comer Mel Torme in a rare early film role, alongside Sinatra and Dooley Wilson (of "Casablanca" fame). Tin Man Jack Haley gets the star billing, though. See more 01/07/2009 This is a hilarious movie, even if, at times, it is slightly confusing. A very good picture of a love quadrangle, if such an item happens to exist. It's got humor, it's got love, and it's got Sinatra singing as only Sinatra can. See more Read all reviews
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Tim Whelan

Director

Michèle Morgan

Millie Pico

Jack Haley

Mike O'Brien

Frank Sinatra

Frank

Leon Errol

Cyrus Drake

Marcy McGuire

Mickey
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Synopsis On the verge of losing his home, former millionaire Cyrus (Leon Errol) and his driver, Mike (Jack Haley), recruit Millie (Michele Morgan), a beautiful maid, to pose as the fictitious heiress to Cyrus' now-spent fortune. With Mike's guidance, Millie courts the debonair Sir Victor Fitzroy (Victor Borge) in hopes of marrying him to obtain a dowry. But Victor may not be what he seems, neighborhood kid Frank (Frank Sinatra) wants Millie for himself -- and poor Millie doesn't love either of them.
Director
Tim Whelan
Producer
Tim Whelan
Screenwriter
Jay Dratler, Ralph Spence
Production Co
RKO Pictures
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 30m
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