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Always Leave Them Laughing

  • 1949
  • U
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Milton Berle, Bert Lahr, Virginia Mayo, and Ruth Roman in Always Leave Them Laughing (1949)
A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.
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A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.

  • Director
    • Roy Del Ruth
  • Writers
    • Melville Shavelson
    • Jack Rose
    • Max Shulman
  • Stars
    • Milton Berle
    • Virginia Mayo
    • Ruth Roman
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    517
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roy Del Ruth
    • Writers
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Jack Rose
      • Max Shulman
    • Stars
      • Milton Berle
      • Virginia Mayo
      • Ruth Roman
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Milton Berle
    Milton Berle
    • Kipling 'Kip' Cooper
    Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo
    • Nancy Eagen
    Ruth Roman
    Ruth Roman
    • Fay Washburn
    Bert Lahr
    Bert Lahr
    • Eddie Eagen
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Sam Washburn
    Grace Hayes
    Grace Hayes
    • Mrs. Gracie Kennedy Washburn
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Elliott Montgomery
    Lloyd Gough
    Lloyd Gough
    • Monte Wilson
    Ransom Sherman
    • Henry 'Hank' Richards
    Iris Adrian
    Iris Adrian
    • Julie Adams
    Wally Vernon
    Wally Vernon
    • Wally Vernon - Comic
    Cecil Stewart & His Royal Rogues
    • Specialty Act Group
    O'Donnell & Blair
    • Specialty Act
    Max Showalter
    Max Showalter
    • Comet Pen Salesman
    The Moroccans
    • Specialty Act
    Arabella
    • Stripper
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Avonde
    Richard Avonde
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Smoker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy Del Ruth
    • Writers
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Jack Rose
      • Max Shulman
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    5LeonardKniffel

    Good Music, but a Real Time Piece

    There are a couple of reasons why lovers of musicals on the silver screen might want to watch this old stinker, none of them having to do with its quality as a film. One is the musicals numbers themselves, of which there are many, including great old standards by Harry Warren and George Gershwin. The other is to watch the unbelievably corny shtick performed by Milton Berle and Bert Lahr. It's hard to explain Berle's popularity as a television pioneer; his jokes and routines reek of someone who wants to be the life of the party but ends up being just annoying.
    6martin-fennell

    Good

    Comedy is often hilarious, but gets bogged down in sentiment.
    jb-05162

    Great Comics Who Become Great Dramatic Actors

    Robin Williams, Tom Hanks, and Jack Lemon. I bet you can think of others.

    Unfortunately, Berle ain't one of them. Bert Lahr doesn't do so well either.

    It is great to see some of his old acts but some of them don't hold up.
    3planktonrules

    Pure corn....

    "Always Leave Them Laughing" is an interesting curio in many ways, but isn't a particularly good movie. Let me explain. When this film was made back in 1949, Milton Berle was the biggest name on television and much of his show's success was based on Berle doing t the sort of shtick he'd been doing for years in Vaudeville. So, here you get to see a semi-autobiographical film where Berle does a lot of the corny and over-the-top routines that made him famous. However, and this is VERY important, a lot of it just isn't funny. The jokes are so old and familiar that many viewers will recognize them and the rest fall pretty flat. Worst of all is the cop routine by Bert Lahr--that REALLY aged poorly. Yes, he was popular in the good old days but today this seemed very tired and cringe-worthy at times. Another thing that will make you cringe is seeing Berle do a third-rate Jolson routine--in black- face! Plus, Berle's character was, at times, really difficult to like.

    Is it all bad? No. When Berle isn't trying to be funny he's pretty good. And, it's surprising to see how limber and graceful he is when he dances--and several of the dance numbers (particularly with Lahr) were nice. But this just isn't enough. The film is a window into a bygone era...one that just doesn't work or entertain in the 21st century.
    7helpless_dancer

    Campbell's pork and beans should have this much ham

    My favorite comic will always be Uncle Miltie and he was a scream in this one. Hammy and corny beyond belief, this slapstick had me rolling on the floor. The story involved a up and coming third rate comic trying to break into big time show biz. He must first work second rate clubs and resorts, but finally gets his big shot when taking over a routine for a fellow actor. Lots of good hoofing, sight gags, and joking around in the famous Berle style.

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    • Trivia
      The "Fountain Pen Sketch" was taken from the hit musical "Make Mine Manhattan" that opened in New York on 15 January 1948 at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St. and ran for 429 performances, and starred Sid Caesar. Max Showalter, who performs that specialty number in this movie, was also in that opening night cast playing the same role, as well as others.
    • Goofs
      After Kip meets with Eagen, a brief clip is shown of a train heading to Boston, with a Southern Pacific locomotive. The Southern Pacific Railroad served California and the south west, and would not have gone to Boston or anywhere in the northeast.
    • Quotes

      Monte Wilson: [Checking out Kip's suit] Very conservative.

      Kipling 'Kip' Cooper: Conservative? Why it could be elected on a Republican ticket without anyone in it.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Texaco Star Theatre Starring Milton Berle: Episode #2.11 (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      Always Leave Them Laughing
      (1949) (uncredited)

      Written by Sammy Cahn and Milton Berle

      Sung during the opening credits and first scene by Lynn Davis, Lorraine Crawford,

      Flo Farmer, Mary Castle, Alice Wallace and Nita Talbot

      Reprised by them with Milton Berle at the end

      Variations in the score throughout

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1950 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Thief of Broadway
    • Filming locations
      • 1655 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Lindy's Restaurant, exterior)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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