In Good News, a likable MGM college musical, directed by Charles Walters, scribes Betty Comden and Adolph Green tell the story of the romantic intrigues and school problems of a star footbal player, played by Peter Lawford.
The lead lady is June Allyson in a cast that also includes Joan McCracken and Mel Torme.
The movie is a remake of a 1930 feature, itself based on a 1927 Broadway play, with few new songs added to the original score, including The Varsity Drag and The Best Things in Life Are Free.
Oscar nominations: 1
Song: Pass That Peace Pipe, music and lyrics by Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin, andRoger Edens
Oscar Context:
The winners of the Best Song Oscar were Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert for Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah from the movie Song of the South
