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My Gal Sal is a 1942 American musical film distributed by 20th Century Fox and starring Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature. The film is a biopic of 1890s German-American composer / songwriter Paul Dresser and singer Sally Elliot.
A film based on Theodore Dreiser's essay about his brother, the songwriter of the title song. Rita Hayworth stars as Sally Elliott, a fictional singer who falls in love with Dresser, played by Victor Mature.
- (885)
- Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Irving Cummings
- 1942-09-30
Theodore Dreiser. Story. Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day.
My Gal Sal is a B-17E-BO Flying Fortress whose pilot was forced to land it on the Greenland icecap during World War II. Many years later, it was recovered and returned to the United States to be restored.
When it comes to timeless American classics, “My Gal Sal” by Paul Dresser is a song that never fails to captivate listeners with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics. Written and composed by Dresser himself, this song has stood the test of time since its creation in the late 19th century.
My Gal Sal (1942) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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A musical biography of songwriter Paul Dresser, starring Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature. Watch clips, read reviews and learn more about this classic film from TCM.
