Higher and Higher
US (1943): Comedy/Musical
Frank Sinatra's first big starring role is in a musical comedy about a bankrupt businessman (Leon Errol) who schemes with his household staff to come up with some cash. They choose to hoodwink the boy-next-door (Sinatra), who happens to be filthy rich, into marrying a maid (Marcy McGuire) who's posing as the businessman's daughter. The plan is scuttled when con man Victor Borge happens on to the scene, imitating a wealthy aristocrat. Okay musical, but mostly notable for young Frank. Tim Whelan directs a cast that also includes Michèle Morgan, Jack Haley, Barbara Hale, Mel Tormé Paul Hartman and Dooley Wilson. (RKO) (amctv.com)
2 nominations
· Music Scoring Awards (Scoring of a Musical Picture) 1944: C. Bakaleinikoff
· Music Best Song 1944: "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" Jimmy McHugh - Music, Harold Adamson - Lyric