John Francis Dillon’s film tries to capture a celebrated broadway musical that launched the carrer of the legendary Marilyn Miller.
Miller plays the title role, a restaurant dishwasher who dreams of becoming a dancer. Disguising herself at a chic party, Sally becomes a star of “Ziegfeld Follies.”
The musical movie was not a success despite Jerome Kern’s score and two-color techncolor, but rendition of the popular song, “Look for the Silver Lining,” is effective.
The secondary cast includes Joe E. Brown, Peter Kelton, and Ford Sterling
Oscar Nominations: 1
Interior Decoration: Jack Okey
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context:
Herman Ross won the Interior Decoration Oscar for King of Jazz
Sally (1929-1930): Marilyn Miller Sings Jerome Kern’s Look for the Silver Lining
John Francis Dillon’s film tries to capture a celebrated broadway musical that launched the carrer of the legendary Marilyn Miller.
Miller plays the title role, a restaurant dishwasher who dreams of becoming a dancer. Disguising herself at a chic party, Sally becomes a star of “Ziegfeld Follies.”
The musical movie was not a success despite Jerome Kern’s score and two-color techncolor, but rendition of the popular song, “Look for the Silver Lining,” is effective.
The secondary cast includes Joe E. Brown, Peter Kelton, and Ford Sterling
Oscar Nominations: 1
Interior Decoration: Jack Okey
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context:
Herman Ross won the Interior Decoration Oscar for King of Jazz