The U.S. Ambassador's (Walter Pidgeon) daughter falls for a Mexican pianist (Jose Iturbi) old enough to be her grandfather.The U.S. Ambassador's (Walter Pidgeon) daughter falls for a Mexican pianist (Jose Iturbi) old enough to be her grandfather.The U.S. Ambassador's (Walter Pidgeon) daughter falls for a Mexican pianist (Jose Iturbi) old enough to be her grandfather.
José Iturbi
- José Iturbi
- (as Jose Iturbi)
William 'Bill' Phillips
- Sam, Evans' Chauffeur
- (as Wm. "Bill" Phillips)
Ed Agresti
- Guest
- (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
- Orchestra Leader
- (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
- Dance Extra
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaContrary to rumor, a young Fidel Castro does not appear as an extra. The rumor grew from two sources: his yearbook, in which teachers noted that he was "somewhat of an actor," and a 1943 interview where Xavier Cugat cryptically referred to one of his dancers becoming "a South American general." In his 1948, Cugat references being an acquaintance of Huber Benitez, who later became a General and supporter of Fulgencio Batista, whom Castro overthrew in 1959.
- GoofsAfter her party, Christine and her father are talking in her room. There is a close-up of the drawing of her father. In later shots, it is a different picture. The face in the picture is at a different angle.
- Quotes
Stanley Owen: Christine, what happened to your face? Why you look so horrible ?
Christine Evans: What ? Oh that's because I'm not dressed yet that's all. All girls look like this before they're dressed.
Stanley Owen: They do? Christine, I think that's deceitful
Yvette Baranga: Bon soir Stanley.
Stanley Owen: Yvette, before you are dressed, do you look horrible?
- Alternate versions"Why So Gloomy?", a musical number featuring Jane Powell and a Chinese boy, was cut from the film. It is included in the "Musical Jukebox" feature of the 2004 That's Entertainment! DVD box set.
- ConnectionsEdited into Moments in Music (1950)
- SoundtracksI Think of You
(uncredited)
Music based on "Piano Concerto No.2" by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Music Adaptation and Lyrics by Jack Elliott & Don Marcotte
Featured review
A great comedy for the kid of days now forgotten.
This film is so good that I want to own it. Jane Powell was 16 when she hit MGM with this bomb shell performance as the daughter of the Ambassador of the USA to Mexico in Mexico City. Just compare this to the current crop of films about teen agers of this year, 2006.
Her delivery of crystal clear singing in a slightly opera trained voice is beautiful like a carillon tower's bells. Jose Iturbi's piano is an added treat. No nude scenes, no profanity, no miserable bed room scenes misdirected and miscast and massacred just great comedy and very classy acting all around.
The 16 year old Jane has the prettiest blue eyes seen in a long time. I saw this movie with my mom back in the 40's and now in the 21st Century it is even better. This is one you won't be afraid to show your kids and it will bring back a lot of long forgotten memories.
Her delivery of crystal clear singing in a slightly opera trained voice is beautiful like a carillon tower's bells. Jose Iturbi's piano is an added treat. No nude scenes, no profanity, no miserable bed room scenes misdirected and miscast and massacred just great comedy and very classy acting all around.
The 16 year old Jane has the prettiest blue eyes seen in a long time. I saw this movie with my mom back in the 40's and now in the 21st Century it is even better. This is one you won't be afraid to show your kids and it will bring back a lot of long forgotten memories.
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- Aug 10, 2006
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- Ball in der Botschaft
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- Runtime2 hours 8 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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