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Higher and Higher

  • 19431943
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
684
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Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Leon Errol, Barbara Hale, Jack Haley, Grace Hartman, Paul Hartman, Marcy McGuire, and Dooley Wilson in Higher and Higher (1943)
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
With their employer bankrupt, servants scheme to marry maid Millie to a rich husband. But Frank Sinatra lives across the street...With their employer bankrupt, servants scheme to marry maid Millie to a rich husband. But Frank Sinatra lives across the street...With their employer bankrupt, servants scheme to marry maid Millie to a rich husband. But Frank Sinatra lives across the street...
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
684
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tim Whelan
  • Writers
    • Jay Dratler(screen play)
    • Ralph Spence(screen play)
    • William Bowers(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Michèle Morgan
    • Jack Haley
    • Frank Sinatra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Whelan
  • Writers
    • Jay Dratler(screen play)
    • Ralph Spence(screen play)
    • William Bowers(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Michèle Morgan
    • Jack Haley
    • Frank Sinatra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    Frank Sinatra and Barbara Hale in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra and Michèle Morgan in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Jack Haley, and Mary Wickes in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Higher and Higher (1943)
    Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Leon Errol, Jack Haley, and Marcy McGuire in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Leon Errol, Jack Haley, Marcy McGuire, and Dooley Wilson in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Leon Errol, Jack Haley, Marcy McGuire, and Dooley Wilson in Higher and Higher (1943)
    Higher and Higher (1943)
    Frank Sinatra, Michèle Morgan, Barbara Hale, and Jack Haley in Higher and Higher (1943)

    Top cast

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    Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan
    • Millie Picoas Millie Pico
    • (as Michele Morgan)
    Jack Haley
    Jack Haley
    • Mike O'Brienas Mike O'Brien
    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Frankas Frank
    Leon Errol
    Leon Errol
    • Cyrus Drakeas Cyrus Drake
    Marcy McGuire
    Marcy McGuire
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Victor Borge
    Victor Borge
    • Sir Victor Fitzroy Victoras Sir Victor Fitzroy Victor
    Mary Wickes
    Mary Wickes
    • Sandy Brooksas Sandy Brooks
    Elisabeth Risdon
    Elisabeth Risdon
    • Mrs. Georgia Keatingas Mrs. Georgia Keating
    Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale
    • Katherine Keatingas Katherine Keating
    Mel Tormé
    Mel Tormé
    • Martyas Marty
    • (as Mel Torme)
    Paul Hartman
    Paul Hartman
    • Bynghamas Byngham
    • (as Paul and Grace Hartman)
    Grace Hartman
    • Hildaas Hilda
    • (as Paul and Grace Hartman)
    Dooley Wilson
    Dooley Wilson
    • Oscaras Oscar
    Ivy Scott
    • Mrs. Whiffinas Mrs. Whiffin
    Robert Andersen
    Robert Andersen
    • Announcer at Butler's Ballas Announcer at Butler's Ball
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Restaurant Customeras Restaurant Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Tanis Chandler
    Tanis Chandler
    • Debutanteas Debutante
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tim Whelan
    • Writers
      • Jay Dratler(screen play)
      • Ralph Spence(screen play)
      • William Bowers(additional dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      RKO purchased the rights to the play for $15,000, specifically to star Frank Sinatra, and the four songs he sings by Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson were written to accommodate his singing style. He was billed third because the contracts with Michèle Morgan's and Jack Haley's prevented higher billing.
    • Goofs
      During the song "when it comes to love you're on your own" (c.62 minutes) the doorways have no panes of glass in them on the lower rows, as the house staff join in the song.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Green: Lovely thing you're playing, Victor. What is it?

      Sir Victor Fitzroy Victor: It's a piano.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sinatra: All or Nothing at All: Part 1 (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Most Important Affair
      (1943) (uncredited)
      Written by Jimmy McHugh
      Lyrics Harold Adamson
      Sung by Mel Tormé, Marcy McGuire, Paul Hartman, Grace Hartman,
      Michèle Morgan, Dooley Wilson, and Ivy Scott
      Michèle Morgan dubbed by Martha Mears

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Entertaining
    After watching this movie for no other reason than I was sick from school and it was on television, I recommend it if only for the chance to see such a young Frank Sinatra in action. (Especially the great scene at the "Butler's Ball.") I thought the actress who played Millie, the main character, was rather annoying, but the rest of the cast is great, especially the different servants.
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    • Liz-66
    • Feb 17, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Säg det med musik
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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