Earl Carroll Sketchbook
Cast & Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Constance Moore
William Marshall
Bill Goodwin
Johnny Coy
Vera Vague
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Synopsis
Songwriter Tyler Brice makes a handsome living composing jingles for radio commercials, much to the dismay of his loyal secretary, Pamela Thayer, who thinks that Ty is wasting his talent. Ty reminds Pam, who once aspired to a career as a professional singer, that she, too, is caught in the "jingle jungle," which keeps her employed. Ty also tries to stem Pam's jealousy as he pays an increasing amount of attention to Lynn Stafford, an attractive advertising executive who is interested in more than Ty's songs. Pam and Ty's flirtatious, sparring relationship has never blossomed into a full-blown romance, but Pam keeps hoping that someday Ty will stop taking her for granted. Pam's roommate, Sherry Lane, pays little attention to Pam's complaints, as she feels that Ty is not good enough for Pam. Sherry, who is a costume designer for the prestigious Earl Carroll's Sketchbook musical revue on Broadway, also refuses to help when Pam asks her to give Carroll some of Ty's songs. Sherry explains that Carroll is on a South American tour and suggests that Pam try for herself. Pam then goes to the theater, where harried stage manager Rick Castle misunderstands her intentions when she sings one of Ty's songs, and instead of buying the song, offers Pam a job as a featured singer. Sherry quickly accepts the offer for Pam, but before Pam can tell Ty the good news, she is angered when she sees him kissing Lynn. As Pam is leaving Ty's apartment, she is hit by a car, and although she is not seriously hurt, the doctor's warning about potential amnesia gives her an idea. Telling Sherry that she wants to teach Ty a lesson, Pam pretends to have amnesia and tells the worried Ty that she does not know who he is. Castle, who is developing feelings for Pam himself, overhears the two women discussing their scheme but plays along by sending Pam to mind-reader Milo Edwards, who pretends to be a psychiatrist. Time passes as Pam devotes herself to rehearsals, and Ty, who now realizes how much Pam means to him, tries to help her regain her memory. Pam finally succumbs to Ty's romantic attentions, but more complications ensue when one of his songs, pushed by Pam, is incorporated in the "Vanities" by Castle, even though Ty has used the melody for a jingle for radio sponsor John Clark. Castle, who believes that Pam wrote the tune, tells Ty about the amnesia ruse and makes him think that Pam did it to escape from him. Disillusioned, Ty breaks with Pam, and on opening night, the heartbroken Pam confesses to Castle that Ty is the real author of the song. Realizing that Pam is still in love with Ty, Castle assures her that all will be well, then hides from Clark's lawyer, John Hawks, who attempts to serve him with a summons to prevent the revue from using Ty's song in the finale. The show starts as planned and is a huge success, and as the finale begins, Sherry brings Ty backstage. Moved by Pam's performance of his song, Ty tears up the legal documents and kisses Pam when she finishes singing.
Director
Albert S. Rogell
Cast
Constance Moore
William Marshall
Bill Goodwin
Johnny Coy
Vera Vague
Edward Everett Horton
Hillary Brooke
Dorothy Babb
Robert Homans
Pierre Watkin
William Austin
Dorothy Vaughan
Costello Twins
Sarah Padden
Russell Hicks
Charles Jordan
Ray Walker
Anne O'neal
Frances Morris
Emmett Vogan
Malcolm Mctaggart
Lee Phelps
Jerry Shane
Al Murphy
Sam Finn
Ross Murray
Donald Kerr
Janet Warren
Bob Alden
Symona Boniface
Bob Blair
Crew
Harold Arlen
Thomas A. Carman
Nick Castle
Earl Crain Sr.
Cy Feuer
Frank Gill Jr.
Frank Gill Jr.
Peggy Gray
Kenneth Holmes
Frank Hotaling
Russell Kimball
Ted Koehler
Parke Levy
Howard Lydecker
Theodore Lydecker
Bob Mark
Jack Marta
John Mccarthy Jr.
Dick Motor
Robert North
Adele Palmer
Lewis Physioc
Gordon Schaefer
John Stransky Jr.
Charles Thompson
Richard L. Van Enger
Jack Warren
Howard Wilson
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Notes
Several contemporary sources refer to this film as Earl Carroll's Sketchbook. Bill Goodwin's character is listed as "Richard Starling" in reviews and the CBCS, although he is called "Rick Castle" in the film. Dorothy Babb's character, called "Babs" in the picture, is listed as "Lola" in reviews and the CBCS. The film was inspired by the theatrical works of producer, composer, playwright and nightclub owner Earl Carroll, who was well-known for his "Vanities" and "Sketchbook" musical revues. Although a February 1946 Hollywood Reporter news item announced that Carroll's twenty-one-year-old niece, Beverly Carroll, would be making her screen debut in the film, her appearance in the completed picture has not been confirmed. In the film, during the performance of the "Vanities" revue, "Castle" announces that the song "I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues" appeared in the 1932 Broadway "Vanities" revue, and the number "Hittin' the Bottle" was featured in the 1930 Broadway "Vanities" revue. For more information on Carroll, please see the entry below for Earl Carroll Vanities.
