George Murphy ~ It Had to Be You

With lovely Constance Moore (and Eddie Cantor, too), from "Show Business" (1944).

[@miina7776]

This is utterly romantic. George Murphy was amazing at his craft and was simply understated as an actor. He should have received many accolades for his performances in pictures and dances. If Only Hollywood cinema restored genres like these again...

[@seanohare5488]

He was a tough dude as screen actors guild kept the mob out s d later became US senator s mentor to Ronald Reagan

[@gordonkemp1620]

Absolutely stunning George Murphy was so talented.

[@jaytaylor7740]

I thought I knew my musicals, but not only is this number new to me, but so is Miss Constance Moore. Loved her reactions to Geo. M. as he was singing, and of course her dancing was the essence of charm and elegance, as was his. Thanks for posting.

[@MOGGS1942]

Brilliant. Mr. Murphy was multi talented, and didn't get the limelight he deserved. The song is also featured in the James Cagney film, " The Roaring Twenties ", sung by the delectable Priscilla Lane.

[@TheSorrowfulFlower]

I agree, he deserved a lot more recognition than he got. Thanks for watching and commenting :))

[@dudley5533]

This was a great film......also starred Joan Davis with her usual humor.

[@Randylewus1958]

He was talented he could sing ,dance and act a real song and dance man

[@al_l6418]

shitty senator though

[@calciumchloride710]

I finally understand the Tom Lehrer song satirizing his Senatorship, lol.

[@mariakelly90210]

George Murphy served one term as an US Senator from California in the 1960's.

[@rr7firefly]

This song was written in 1924 by Isham Jones, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. A perennial favorite, it was sung by Priscilla Lane in the 1939 film "The Roaring Twenties," by Ginger Rogers and Cornel Wilde in the 1947 film "It Had to Be You" and later by Danny Thomas in the 1951 film "I'll See You in My Dreams." Barbra Streisand did a memorable rendition in her 1966 TV special "Color Me Barbra."

[@esmeephillips5888]

And by Dooley Wilson in 'Casablanca'.

[@youyong28]

And don't forget "When Harry Met Sally".

[@ivebeenaround58]

Thank you for the information. A version of this song by Betty Hutton had a long intro before getting into the It Had To Be You portion. Great version also.

[@rr7firefly]

@@youyong28 Do you know who sang it?

[@youyong28]

@@rr7firefly That was definitely George Murphy who sang it. I can't say for sure if it was also Constance Moore, but I'd assume so.

[@StevenTorrey]

A charming song...

[@esmeephillips5888]

'Broadway Rhythm' was made in haste as a substitute for 'Broadway Melody of 1943' after Gene Kelly took fright at working with Eleanor Powell. Ginny Simms, the female lead, was Louis B Mayer's pet at the time, but she was no Ellie. It is as close as Murphy got to top billing in a major Metro project. Like Ann Miller, he was not given the breaks he merited: too many 'hero's pal loses the girl' parts. Washington's (and the Technicolor company's) gain was Hollywood's loss.

[@pathutson9319]

Oh WOW!!! This really is an "oldie" but very entertaining! I really enjoyed it Thank you.☀️

[@TheSorrowfulFlower]

Glad you enjoyed it, Pat! I'm a big fan of George Murphy. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nipstertunes]

Wonderful song and clips, Heather! Love that song. Thank you for posting it, my friend. Wishing you a wonderful evening :)) Jim

[@TheSorrowfulFlower]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim! I love the song, too, and hearing it sung by George Murphy is a treat. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Wishing you a wonderful evening and a great weekend, my friend :))

[@Resurgam1901]

Could you post the hilarious opening at 'Miners Bowery' please?

[@johnnyray88]

Do you have the full movie of show business 1944 movie with George Murphy and Constance Moore?