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With a Song in My Heart - The Jane Froman Story
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543475200
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Restored, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: 2247520
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 13, 2007
Running Time: 117 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: April 04, 1952
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Editorial Review:
From radio star to wartime inspiration, the life of singer Jane Froman (the incomparable Susan Hayward) was made for the silver screen. The opening titles proclaim it "The story of a girl and the story of a voice. The girl is Jane Froman, the voice is her own" (Froman provided Hayward's vocals). Born in Missouri, the contralto finds fame in Cincinnati before conquering Chicago, New York--and songwriter Don Ross (David Wayne), her first husband. When her plane crashes en route to a USO engagement, Froman risks losing her legs, and fears she'll never perform again. In the hospital, she bonds with Pilot John Burn (Rory Calhoun) and wise-cracking nurse Clancy (All About Eve's Thelma Ritter). In the process, she falls for Burn and returns to the stage. With a Song in My Heart follows the basic biopic template--rise, fall, and resurrection--but Technicolor maestro Walter Lang (The King and I) throws in a few surprises, like narration by the supporting cast and an appearance by a handsome young Robert Wagner as a shell-shocked paratrooper. He also showcases an array of glittering gowns and a myriad of musical numbers, including Rodgers and Hart's stirring title track. Two featurettes and an interview with Burn reveal that Froman's life was even more difficult than that of her fictional counterpart. Though she marks an exception among Hayward's edgy on-screen personas--notably her Academy Award-winning convict in I Want to Live!--the auburn-haired actress invests the vocalist with innate decency and persuasive talent. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Susan Haywood is a Classic
Susan Haywood movies are a must have. Love the fact that her movies are now on DVD. This is a movie that you want to watch over and over again!
The movie is great and Amazon service is exceptional. Recommend all of Susan Haywood movies.
Rating: - golden oldie
This movie brought back memories for my mother in law and she showed it to all her friends.
Rating: - Put a Song in Your Heart
I must have been about ten when I first saw this film and I never forgot it. It is a musical feast, but, as my wife would say, without the silliness of characters bursting into song at the drop of a hat. For those who never heard of Jane Froman, it has been your loss - now you can make up for it. Ms. Froman was a very talented lady, a real fighter, a true inspiration. As portrayed by the incomparable Susan Hayward (lip-synching seamlessly), with a familiar cast of characters (check out soldier ... Read More
Rating:  - With A Song In My Heart
A very welcome addition to my wife's collection of movie musicals. She loves this kind of music.
Rating: - Susan Hayward's Fantastic Protrayal of Jane Froman
"With a Song in My Heart" has been my favorite movie since I first saw it in the 50's. However, my husband and I were unable to find it on video or tape until now. We also kept asking about having it put on television, but there has not been a viewing on television for several years. We've been looking for it and waiting for almost twenty years. It's definitely well worth the wait.
"With a Song in My Heart" is based on a true story about Jane Froman, a beloved, popular American singer ... Read More
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