Three Little Words (1950)

Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen and Red Skelton star in this musical biography based on the lives and career of one of the United States' greatest songwriting teams--Three Little Words.

From the moment they meet, lyricist and vaudeville star Bert Kalmar (Astaire--Silk Stockings, Easter Parade, Top Hat) and piano player and song huckster Harry Ruby (Skelton--"The Red Skelton Show") are destined for great things. The two have nothing in common except, together, the ability to craft chart-topping songs and the lifelong friendship that grows between them. Now, through work, women, setbacks and success these two reach the heights of their profession and overcome a rift that threatens to divide them forever.

Featuring the songs "Three Little Words," "Who's Sorry Now," "Thinking of You" and "Where Did You Get That Girl."

Also starring Debbie Reynolds, Gloria De Haven and Keenan Wynn.

Cast
Fred Astaire - Bert Kalmar
Red Skelton - Harry Ruby
Vera-Ellen - Jessie Brown Kalmar
Arlene Dahl - Eileen Percy
Keenan Wynn - Charlie Kope
Gale Robbins - Terry Lordel
Gloria De Haven - Mrs. Carter De Haven
Debbie Reynolds - Helen Kane

Directors
Richard Thorpe

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