YEAR: 1954
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The classic song comes to the screen in this musical comedy of the same name. The plot revolves around a family of performers who begin to fall apart when romantic interests begin to pull them apart. Marilyn Monroe and Ethel Merman star in this film with art direction co-directed by John DeCuir and Lyle R. Wheeler.
SUMMARY
Molly and Terry Donahue, plus their three children, are The Five Donahues. Son Time meets hat-check girl Vicky and the family act begins to fall apart.
AWARDS
Nominated for 3 Oscars
Best Writing; Best Costume Design - Color; Best Music - Scoring of a Musical Picture
DIRECTOR
Walter Lang