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Naughty But Nice

  • 19391939
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
347
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Gale Page, Dick Powell, and Ann Sheridan in Naughty But Nice (1939)
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
Professor Hardwick teaches at Winfield College and detests the new swing music that is the craze. He has written a rhapsody which he takes to New York to be published. Staying with his Aunt ... Read allProfessor Hardwick teaches at Winfield College and detests the new swing music that is the craze. He has written a rhapsody which he takes to New York to be published. Staying with his Aunt Martha, he is surrounded by swing and after a few drinks, he is photographed hanging on th... Read allProfessor Hardwick teaches at Winfield College and detests the new swing music that is the craze. He has written a rhapsody which he takes to New York to be published. Staying with his Aunt Martha, he is surrounded by swing and after a few drinks, he is photographed hanging on the chandelier. He finds that he can only sell his rhapsody to Eddie and Miss McKay puts lyr... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
347
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ray Enright
  • Writers
    • Richard Macaulay(screenplay)
    • Jerry Wald(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Gale Page
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ray Enright
  • Writers
    • Richard Macaulay(screenplay)
    • Jerry Wald(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Gale Page
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    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Dick Powell and Ann Sheridan in Naughty But Nice (1939)
    Gale Page, Dick Powell, and Ann Sheridan in Naughty But Nice (1939)
    Dick Powell and Ann Sheridan in Naughty But Nice (1939)
    Gale Page and Dick Powell in Naughty But Nice (1939)

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    Dick Powell
    Dick Powell
    • Professor Donald Hardwickas Professor Donald Hardwick
    Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan
    • Zelda Manionas Zelda Manion
    Gale Page
    Gale Page
    • Linda McKayas Linda McKay
    Helen Broderick
    Helen Broderick
    • Aunt Martha Hoganas Aunt Martha Hogan
    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • Ed Clarkas Ed Clark
    Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins
    • Joe Dirkas Joe Dirk
    Zasu Pitts
    Zasu Pitts
    • Aunt Penelope Hardwickas Aunt Penelope Hardwick
    Maxie Rosenbloom
    Maxie Rosenbloom
    • Killeras Killer
    • (as Maxie Rosenblum)
    Jerry Colonna
    Jerry Colonna
    • Allie Grayas Allie Gray
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Stanislaus Pysinskias Stanislaus Pysinski
    Vera Lewis
    Vera Lewis
    • Aunt Annabella Hardwickas Aunt Annabella Hardwick
    Elizabeth Dunne
    • Aunt Henrietta Hardwickas Aunt Henrietta Hardwick
    William B. Davidson
    William B. Davidson
    • Sam' Hudsonas Sam' Hudson
    • (as Bill Davidson)
    Granville Bates
    Granville Bates
    • Judgeas Judge
    Halliwell Hobbes
    Halliwell Hobbes
    • Dean Burtonas Dean Burton
    Arthur Berkeley
    • Courtroom Spectatoras Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Sidney Bracey
    Sidney Bracey
    • Professoras Professor
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ray Enright
    • Writers
      • Richard Macaulay(screenplay)
      • Jerry Wald(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This film's earliest documented telecast took place in Tucson Monday 24 September 1956 on KDWI (Channel 9); it first aired in Albuquerque Saturday 6 October 1956 on KOAT (Channel 7), in Phoenix Tuesday 23 October 1956 on KVOS (Channel 12), in Boston Friday 26 October 1956 on WBZ (Channel 4), in Salt Lake City Tuesday 12 February 1957 on KUTV (Channel 2), and in Portland OR Sunday 24 March 1957 on KOIN (Channel 6).
    • Quotes

      Aunt Henrietta Hardwick: We flew.

      Aunt Annabella Hardwick: By airplane.

      Aunt Martha Hogan: You three would look more at home on broomsticks.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      Liebestraum No. 3 (A Dream of Love)
      (uncredited)
      Music by Franz Liszt
      Played by an unidentified pianist in Aunt Martha's house

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    The ABC's of Love
    Stuffy music professor (Dick Powell) hates popular swing music but the only person interested in the rhapsody he's written is a pop music lyricist (Gale Page). She puts words to his music and turns it into a big hit with the swing crowd. The duo are very successful until a sexy singer (Ann Sheridan) tries to lure the professor astray.

    Nice comedy with a good cast. Powell does fine but, despite the plot involving music, he never sings. He does learn what the A, B, and C types of love are from Gale Page and Ann Sheridan. Page is wonderful. She has a genial charm about her that is a joy to watch. Sheridan is sexy and, well, full of oomph! A very fun supporting cast with the likes of ZaSu Pitts, Maxie Rosenbloom, Allen Jenkins, and Vera Lewis. Granville Bates has a funny role as a judge. Songs are nothing special but the humor and likable cast helps.
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    • Jul 25, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Professor Steps Out
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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