Spring Song (1946 film)

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Spring Song
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Directed by Montgomery Tully
Written byLore Cowan
Maurice Cowan
James Seymour
Montgomery Tully
Produced by Louis H. Jackson
Starring Peter Graves
Carol Raye
Leni Lynn
Cinematography Ernest Palmer
Edited by Monica Kimick
Music by Hans May
Production
company
Distributed byAnglo-American Film Corporation
Release date
  • 23 December 1946 (1946-12-23)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$280,000 [1]

Spring Song (also known as Springtime [2] ) is a 1946 British musical drama film directed by Montgomery Tully and starring Peter Graves, Carol Raye and Leni Lynn. [2] [3] [4] It was written by Lore Cowan, Maurice Cowan, James Seymour and Tully.

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Synopsis

The film follows the history of a brooch after it is given as a present by a man to a woman in 1911.

Cast

Production

The film was shot at the British National Studios in Elstree outside London, with sets designed by the art director Wilfred Arnold.

The jet plane scenes were flown by Geoffrey de Havilland. [1]

Reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Here is a stereotyped story told, mainly, in an unambitious way, although with some moments of charm and freshness, notably in the period scenes of Oxford in 1911. The whole film is enlivened, however, by the gay performance of Peter Graves (as Tony Winster), who reveals, throughout a seemingly carefree portrayal, an impeccable sense of timing and a real feeling for his lines." [5]

Picture Show wrote: "Pleasant music, attractive staging, and some delightful dancing and singing add to its attractions. Agreeable entertainment." [6]

Variety wrote: "Never pretending to be more than a modest film, it gives real entertainment value. ... On her showing here, Miss Raye establishes herself as top newcomer in British films. She appears destined to be a big topliner. Hollywood is certain to take more note of her than British producers have so far. Never has she danced better, her number "Give Me a Chance to Dance" (with Jack Billings) winning big applause. Peter Graves shows up as an important light comedian. May soon rank in popularity with David Niven, whom he slightly resembles. Lawrence O'Madden, grand character actor, wins great sympathy by his fine playing, and Leni Lynn displays her coloratura in a couple of songs that have been interpolated to show the range of her voice." [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Spring Song". Variety . 164 (7): 10. 23 October 1946.
  2. 1 2 "Spring Song". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | Spring Song (1946)". ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Wright, Adrian (2023). Melody in the Dark: British Musical Films. Boydell & Brewer. p. 92. ISBN   978-1783277490.
  5. ↑ "Spring Song". The Monthly Film Bulletin . 13 (145): 149. 1 January 1946. ProQuest   1305811998.
  6. ↑ "Spring Song". Picture Show . 51 (1305): 10. 28 December 1946. ProQuest   1879616336.
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