Lavish musical biography of Jerome Kern (Robert Walker), from his beginnings as a struggling songwriter to his historic career as a great tunesmith. Kern went to England and gained wide recognition for his music. Returning to the United States he began a legendary partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II (Paul Langton).
Features numerous performances by Sinatra, Garland, Horne, Charisse, Shore, Allyson, Lansbury, and many others of Kern's unforgettable melodies. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, A Fine Romance, Look for the Silver Lining, Ol' Man River more.
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
107 min. Unrated.
