Nuit et jour

Original title: Night and Day

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6.1/10

3.3K

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Cary Grant, Eve Arden, Mary Martin, Ginny Simms, Alexis Smith, and Jane Wyman in Nuit et jour (1946)

A fictionalized biopic of composer Cole Porter from his days at Yale in the 1910s through the height of his success to the 1940s.

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Period Drama Biography Drama Musical

A fictionalized biopic of composer Cole Porter from his days at Yale in the 1910s through the height of his success to the 1940s.A fictionalized biopic of composer Cole Porter from his days at Yale in the 1910s through the height of his success to the 1940s.A fictionalized biopic of composer Cole Porter from his days at Yale in the 1910s through the height of his success to the 1940s.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

3.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total

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Trivia
After attending the premiere of the film, Cole Porter supposedly remarked to his wife, Linda, "if I could survive that, I can survive anything."

Goofs
When in England, there are street performers singing "Rosalie". The accordion player's hands never press the keys; in fact, his right hand is static throughout the whole scene.

Quotes
Monty Woolley: Haven't you ever wanted to be alone?
Gracie Harris: Yes, but with somebody.

Connections
Edited from Don't Fence Me In (1945)

Soundtracks
Night and Day
(1932) (uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Played during the opening credits and often in the score
Sung by Bill Days
Reprised by passengers on a train

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Hollywood Loves to Fictionalize

The only reason to watch this is:

COLE PORTER'S MUSIC COLE PORTER'S MUSIC

Hey.....I am a big fan of Cary Grant, but the only reason to watch this is:

COLE PORTER'S MUSIC COLE PORTER'S MUSIC

The musical productions are pretty, the musical arrangements are enjoyable. And the only reason to watch this is:

COLE PORTER'S MUSIC COLE PORTER'S MUSIC

Most of this story was completely fabricated because Hollywood just didn't deal with gay life then. It was verbotten...everything had to be glazed over. Hollywood made such an industry of Fictionalized Biographies that I must choose my favorite of these genre: the George Gershwin "story" called RHAPSODY IN BLUE.

So, if you haven't guessed yet what the only reason to watch this movie is...it's:

COLE PORTER'S MUSIC!!!