Higher and Higher

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Higher and Higher

1943

1h 30m

Musical

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On the verge of losing his home, former millionaire Cyrus (Leon Errol) and his driver, Mike (Jack Haley), recruit Millie (Michele Morgan), a beautiful maid, to pose as the fictitious heiress to Cyrus' now-spent fortune. With Mike's guidance, Millie courts the debonair Sir Victor Fitzroy (Victor Borge) in hopes of marrying him to obtain a dowry. But Victor may not be what he seems, neighborhood kid Frank (Frank Sinatra) wants Millie for himself -- and poor Millie doesn't love either of them.

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Jose Maria Santos

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[Frank Sinatra's] character in the RKO movie is agreeable. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 13, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

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Noted as the film where teen singing idol for the "bobby-soxers" Frank Sinatra had his first starring role in a film.

Rated: C

May 4, 2008

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One of the best musicals ever witnessed. I don't particularly like Sinatra, but the comedic plot works with the musical and the actors -- Jack Haley and Michele Morgan -- are outstanding in their roles. This is much more realistic than say, My Fair Lady, which is not comedic and is wholly unrealistic. This cast of characters can be zany and the comedy works. Many people will love the fact that Sinatra and Borge are in this. This should be regarded as a great comedy musical. Too bad it's not in color.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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OK musical and film debut of Frank Sinatra a/k/a ole blue eyes

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Frank Sinatra doesn't look all too comfortable playing himself as part of the supporting cast for what is a lackluster musical comedy.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Amusing rom-com, musical. Sinatra's first starring role...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Harmless, likable and lightweight musical based on a Broadway play, this was the first major movie role for singer Frank Sinatra. Some nice songs include "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," "Come Out Wherever You Are," "I Saw You First," "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" (an Oscar nominee) and "The Music Stopped." Received an Oscar nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical (C. Bakeleinikoff). The kick is seeing up-and-comer Mel Torme in a rare early film role, alongside Sinatra and Dooley Wilson (of "Casablanca" fame). Tin Man Jack Haley gets the star billing, though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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This is a hilarious movie, even if, at times, it is slightly confusing. A very good picture of a love quadrangle, if such an item happens to exist. It's got humor, it's got love, and it's got Sinatra singing as only Sinatra can.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Tim Whelan

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Michèle Morgan

Millie Pico

Jack Haley

Mike O'Brien

Frank Sinatra

Frank

Leon Errol

Cyrus Drake

Marcy McGuire

Mickey

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Synopsis

On the verge of losing his home, former millionaire Cyrus (Leon Errol) and his driver, Mike (Jack Haley), recruit Millie (Michele Morgan), a beautiful maid, to pose as the fictitious heiress to Cyrus' now-spent fortune. With Mike's guidance, Millie courts the debonair Sir Victor Fitzroy (Victor Borge) in hopes of marrying him to obtain a dowry. But Victor may not be what he seems, neighborhood kid Frank (Frank Sinatra) wants Millie for himself -- and poor Millie doesn't love either of them.

Director: Tim Whelan
Producer: Tim Whelan
Screenwriter: Jay Dratler, Ralph Spence
Production Co: RKO Pictures
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 30m

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