Le grand tourbillon

Original title: Look for the Silver Lining

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Ray Bolger and June Haver in Le grand tourbillon (1949)

This musical biopic chronicles the vaudeville-to-Broadway story of 1920s' star Marilyn Miller (June Haver). From her start on the boards in Findlay, Ohio, Marilyn sings and dances her way to Broadway stardom, frequently in company with her mentor, dancer Jack Donahue (Ray Bolger).

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Marilyn Miller grows up in a showbiz family and hits Broadway before she is sixteen. She falls in love with her dancer-mentor Jack, but he is married. When she marries her stage partner Fran... Read allMarilyn Miller grows up in a showbiz family and hits Broadway before she is sixteen. She falls in love with her dancer-mentor Jack, but he is married. When she marries her stage partner Frank he soon is called to arms in World War I.Marilyn Miller grows up in a showbiz family and hits Broadway before she is sixteen. She falls in love with her dancer-mentor Jack, but he is married. When she marries her stage partner Frank he soon is called to arms in World War I.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Trivia
Joan Leslie was originally considered for the Marilyn Miller role before June Haver was cast.

Goofs
When Marilyn Miller returns to New York from London in 1914, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are seen on the New York skyline. These were not built until the 1920s (the Empire State was finished and opened in 1931).

Quotes
Caro 'Pop' Miller: [just before leaving Marilyn's dressing room] Well, can you think of an exit line?
Jack Donahue: Sure. You got two dollars?
Caro 'Pop' Miller: Yes.
Jack Donahue: C'mon, I'll buy you a drink.
Caro 'Pop' Miller: Alright. I...
[realizes what Jack said and laughs]

Connections
Edited into The Story of Will Rogers (1952)

Soundtracks
Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin' Caroline
(uncredited)
Music by Caro Roma
Lyrics by William H. Gardner
Performed on-stage by Ray Bolger

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Featured review

9/10

Impossible

Cherry10 could not have known Marylin Miller in the 60's. Marylin Miller died in April, 1936. She died after complications from sinus surgery. The movie only touches on this at the beginning when she became dizzy while dancing at the rehearsal. The movie takes some artistic license in presenting only "the sunny side of life" for Marylin, with the exception of the death of her first husband, Frank Carter. She actually went on to marry three more times. The movie succeeded in bringing an entertaining musical to the screen and did serve as a showcase for Ray Bolger. June Haver was able to keep up with him and did shine in her dance numbers.