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Yes. that was the 1936 version from Universal Studios. That number was not included in the MGM remake in 1951. As hard as it might be to imagine Irene Dunne in blackface in a minstrel show, it would be even harder to imagine Katherine Grayson doing it. Well, you're hot today, mudskipper. It's your turn again.

Right again, Muddy. I believe Jeanette sings the first verse and Maurice, playing a tailor, sings the second verse, along with a few other folks. Here are the lyrics: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? From Love me Tonight Lyrics by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers I've never met you, yet never doubt, dear; I can't forget you, I've thought you out, dear. I know your profile and I know the way you kiss, just the things I miss on a night like this. If dreams are made of imagination I'm not afraid of my own creation. With all my heart, my heart is here for you to take. Why should I quake? I'm not awake. Isn't it romantic? Music in the night, a dream that can be heard. Isn't it romantic? Moving shadows write the oldest magic word. I hear the breezes playing in the trees above while all the world is saying you were meant for love. Isn't it romantic merely to be young on such a night as this? Isn't it romantic? Every note that's sung is like a lover's kiss. Sweet symbols in the moonlight, do you mean that I will fall in love per chance? Isn't it romance? My face is glowing, I'm energetic. The art of sewing I found poetic. My needle punctuates the rhythm of romance. I don't give a stitch if I don't get rich. A custom tailor who has no custom is like a sailor, no one will trust 'em. But there is magic in the music of my shears. I shed no tears, lend me your ears. Isn't it romantic? Soon I will have found some girl that I adore. Isn't it romantic? While I sit around my love can scrub the floor. She'll kiss me every hour or she'll get the sack and when I take a shower she can scrub my back. Isn't it romantic? On a moonlight night she'll cook me onion soup. Kiddies are romantic and if we don't fight we soon will have a troupe. We'll help the population, it's a duty that we owe to dear old France. Isn't it romance? Lorenz Hart sure had a way with lyrics. I think you can see why you hardly ever hear the second verse anywhere, although Michael Feinstein sang it on one of his albums. Your turn, Skippy.

Thanks, Skip. Speaking of chauvinistic lyrics, the second verse of "Isn't It Romantic?" has lines like: Isn't it romantic? Soon I will have found some girl that I adore. Isn't it romantic? While I sit around, my love can scrub the floor. She'll kiss me every hour, or she'll get the sack, And when I take a shower, she can scrub my back. Can you name the composers, singers, and the movie where it was first performed?

It may be "The Constant Nymph".

I believe the song is "Technique", written by Johnny Mercer and sung by Pat Boone in the 1957 movie "Bernardine". The movie is noteworthy not just for being Pat Boone's first movie, but it was the last movie for Janet Gaynor, who hadn't been in a movie since 1938.

Thanks, finance. Irene Dunne once sang a song in blackface in a movie. Can you name the movie and the song?

Is it "Love Crazy"?

The most recent picture is Billy De Wolfe. He was in "Tea For Two" and "Lullaby Of Broadway" with Doris Day. He gave her the nickname "Clara Bixby".

That's Arthur Housman, one of the great character actors who played drunks. He was in "The Flying Deuces" with Laurel and Hardy. Jack Norton was the other well known actor who always played a drunk.

Correct again, Muddy. I recently used some of the lyrics from "The Banks Of The Wabash" for a clue on the "By Any Other Name" thread, and I was thinking of the singing burglars as I was posting. Your turn now. As for Eve, she sent me a message that she has been busy. She conducted an interview with John Gilbert's daughter, Leatrice. She posted the interview on the Classic Film And TV site. Here is the link that she sent me. http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/2010/08/about-john-gilbertan-interview-with.html It was John Gilbert day yesterday on TCM. There is a thread about it on the General Discussion forum.

I'll give you a hint. "The Man On The Flying Trapeze" starred W.C. Fields, and the nineties movie starred Bruce Willis.

Correct, your turn, Skipper.

Cujas, are you "Vamping" again? The answer is Gail Patrick. You neglected to note that it was her first husband, Robert Cobb, who owned the Brown Derby. The Cobb Salad is named for him. I'll assume I'm correct and post the next one. The Songbird Of The South

One of our posters, the ladyeve, has conducted an interview with John Gilbert's daughter, Leatrice Gilbert Fountain. It will be posted on August 23rd at the following site. http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-silent-screen-star-john.html It should prove to be interesting reading for all of us.

Cole Porter 80's Horror Movie "_____ -animator" June Haver Film "Scudda Hoo! Scud____ _____!" She Played Grandma In "Lost In Yonkers"

I think you're going for Lee Patrick, although the opposite of Starboard is Port. The leeward side of a ship is the side away from the wind. The windward side faces the wind. He Played The Young Boy In "On Golden Pond" He Played Doc, Who Ran The Candy Store In "West Side Story" Lyrics From An Old Song "Oh,The Moonlight's ________ Tonight Along The Wabash, From The Fields There Comes The Breath Of New Mown Hay, Through The Sycamores The Candle Lights Are Gleaming, On The _________ Of The Wabash, Far Away Depp Film "Benny And ________" W.C. Fields Film "________ Telling Me

Thanks, Cujas. Here's a quick one. The movie "The Man On the Flying Trapeze" featured singing burglars. What song did they sing? Also, a movie made in the nineties also featured singing burglars. I'm sure you know it. What was the movie and what song did they sing?

Mae West She Played Kim Lee In "Crash" He Played Hennessey in "Strangers On A Train" A Line From a Song In "Show Boat" Is "And Yet To Be Upon His Knee, So Comfy And Roomy, Seems Natural ____ ______"

Well, I'm back and a bit rusty, but I'll give this a try. Judy's song was "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart" which was written by James F. Hanley. He also wrote "Second Hand Rose", which was a hit for Barbra. Lena's song was "More Than You Know" which was written by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu. Youmans also wrote the music for "No, No, Nanette" which featured the songs "Tea For Two" and "I Want To Be Happy".

Good job, Skipper. The two songs have the same title, but they are completely different. Alice Faye was in two movies with Shirley Temple in 1936 and then she became a leading star on her own. Your turn now. I'm going to take a little vacation time. I hope to return to the boards in about a week.

You've got the title. The rest should be easy. Give it a try.

Yes, she was. Good job , Lana, it's your turn now.

Julie London Next: Byron Barr

It could be "Giant" or "Out Of Africa" Childhood Nickname For The Inventor Of Baseball

In this movie, Fred Astaire sang "The Way You Look Tonight" to Ginger Rogers, as she was busy doing what?