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Dream Girl

  • 19481948
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Betty Hutton and Macdonald Carey in Dream Girl (1948)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
A daydreaming young lady, until she meets her reality man.A daydreaming young lady, until she meets her reality man.A daydreaming young lady, until she meets her reality man.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
158
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • Elmer Rice(from the play by)
    • Arthur Sheekman(adaptation and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Betty Hutton
    • Macdonald Carey
    • Patric Knowles
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • Elmer Rice(from the play by)
    • Arthur Sheekman(adaptation and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Betty Hutton
    • Macdonald Carey
    • Patric Knowles
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton
    • Georgina Allertonas Georgina Allerton
    Macdonald Carey
    Macdonald Carey
    • Clark Redfieldas Clark Redfield
    Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles
    • Jim Lucasas Jim Lucas
    Virginia Field
    Virginia Field
    • Miriam Allerton Lucasas Miriam Allerton Lucas
    Walter Abel
    Walter Abel
    • George Allertonas George Allerton
    Peggy Wood
    Peggy Wood
    • Lucy Allertonas Lucy Allerton
    Carolyn Butler
    • Claire Bleakleyas Claire Bleakley
    Lowell Gilmore
    Lowell Gilmore
    • George Handas George Hand
    Zamah Cunningham
    • Mme. Kimmelhoff (music teacher)as Mme. Kimmelhoff (music teacher)
    Frank Puglia
    Frank Puglia
    • Antonioas Antonio
    Georgia Backus
    Georgia Backus
    • Ednaas Edna
    Charles Meredith
    Charles Meredith
    • Charlesas Charles
    John Abbott
    John Abbott
      Jean Acker
      Jean Acker
      • Society Reporteras Society Reporter
      • (uncredited)
      Gordon Arnold
      • Usheras Usher
      • (uncredited)
      Don Avalier
      • Waiteras Waiter
      • (uncredited)
      Dorothy Barrett
      Dorothy Barrett
      • Danceras Dancer
      • (uncredited)
      • …
      Gladys Blake
      Gladys Blake
      • Telephone Operatoras Telephone Operator
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Mitchell Leisen
      • Writers
        • Elmer Rice(from the play by)
        • Arthur Sheekman(adaptation and screenplay)
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      • Trivia
        One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
      • Connections
        Version of Dream Girl (1955)
      • Soundtracks
        Drunk with Love
        Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

      User reviews8

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      7/10
      Hutton is more enjoyable in this restrained performance.
      Betty Hutton is an unusual actress of the 1940s and 50s. Unlike a typical actress, her roles were usually louder, brasher and more energetic than the rest. In general, I don't like these performances and prefer a bit more subtlety...however, I must admit that she is quite good in "Dream Girl" because she is more restrained and likable.

      The story begins with Georgina (Hutton) going to her sister's wedding. However, throughout the story you can hear Georgina's thoughts...and you soon learn that she wishes she was marrying her soon to be brother-in-law! At this wedding is an unusual and somewhat annoying guest...a reporter named Clark Redfield (Macdonald Carey). Upset at NOT being the bride, Georgina seems to take it out on Clark...and he dishes it back just as quickly. Can these two mismatched folks manage to somehow fall in love by the end of the picture?!

      While I would not want many more films in the style of "Dream Girl", it is a nice change of pace and is a nice time-passer. A bit predictable but also clever and sweet at times.

      By the way, I know Hutton could sing. But does anyone know if this was actually her singing the aria from "Madame Butterfly" near the end of the film? If it was, she was incredible!
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      • Release date
        • July 27, 1948 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Drömflickan
      • Filming locations
        • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
      • Production company
        • Paramount Pictures
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 25 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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