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Movie Description
Bob Hope stars in this musical biography of the famous vaudeville entertainer, Eddie Foy and his family. Includes the song and dance numbers "Smiles" and "The Greatest Father of Them All." James Cagney puts in a guest appearance as George M. Cohan. Academy Award Nominations: Best Story and Screenplay.
Synopsis
Film biography of Eddie Foy, a legendary vaudeville performer who would later incorporate his seven children into his act.
At the start of the movie, Foy is an avowed bachelor. But he quickly changes his mind about marriage when he falls for Italian ballerina Madeleine Morando. The two marry, and she joins his act. Madeleine, however, must soon retire so that she can raise their seven children. Sadly, she dies while they are still young, and Eddie is forced to raise the kids by himself -- often with disastrous results. Eventually, the entertainer is persuaded to have his brood join him on the road; and a popular new vaudeville act is born.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Pan & Scan - 1.33
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biography - 1.Bob Hope - Star
Filmography - 1.Bob Hope - Star
Narrated by the real-life Eddie Foy, Jr.
Shot in three-strip Technicolor.
Additional Cast: Paul De Rolf (Richard Foy), Linda Bennett (Madeleine Foy), Lydia Reed (Mary Foy), Tommy Duran (Irving Foy), Jimmy Baird (Eddie Foy, Jr.).
Additional Credits: Charley Foy (Technical Advisor).
Songs include: "The Greatest Father of them All", "Mary is a Grand Old Name", "I'm Tired", and "Yankee Doodle Dandy".
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