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The Best Things in Life Are Free

Plot: Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things
Release Date: Friday, September 28 1956
67 years ago
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Portrait of Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae was
35 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'B.G. 'Buddy' De Sylva'.
Sat, Mar 12 1921 –
Fri, Jan 24 1986
Portrait of Dan DaileyDan Dailey
Dan Dailey was
42 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Ray Henderson'.
Sun, Dec 14 1913 –
Mon, Oct 16 1978
Portrait of Ernest BorgnineErnest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine was
39 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Lew Brown'.
Wed, Jan 24 1917 –
Sun, Jul 08 2012
Portrait of Sheree NorthSheree North
Sheree North was
24 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Kitty Kane'.
Sun, Jan 17 1932 –
Fri, Nov 04 2005
Portrait of Tommy NoonanTommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan was
34 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Carl Frisbee'.
Sat, Apr 29 1922 –
Wed, Apr 24 1968
Portrait of Murvyn VyeMurvyn Vye
Murvyn Vye was
43 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Manny Costain'.
Tue, Jul 15 1913 –
Tue, Aug 17 1976
Portrait of Phyllis AveryPhyllis Avery
Phyllis Avery was
31 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Maggie Henderson'.
Fri, Nov 14 1924 –
Thu, May 19 2011
Portrait of Larry KeatingLarry Keating
Larry Keating was
60 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Winfield Sheehan'.
Fri, Jun 12 1896 –
Mon, Aug 26 1963
Portrait of Tony GalentoTony Galento
Tony Galento was
46 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Fingers'.
Sat, Mar 12 1910 –
Sun, Jul 22 1979
Portrait of Norman BrooksNorman Brooks
Norman Brooks was
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as 'Al Jolson'.
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Portrait of Jacques d'AmboiseJacques d'Amboise
Jacques d'Amboise was
22 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Mon, May 03 2021
Portrait of Roxanne ArlenRoxanne Arlen
Roxanne Arlen was
25 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Perky Nichols'.
Sat, Jan 10 1931 –
Wed, Feb 22 1989
Portrait of Byron PalmerByron Palmer
Byron Palmer was
36 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Hollywood Star'.
Mon, Jun 21 1920 –
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Portrait of Linda BraceLinda Brace
Linda Brace was
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as 'Jeannie Henderson'.
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Portrait of Patty Lou HudsonPatty Lou Hudson
Patty Lou Hudson was
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as 'Susie Henderson'.
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Portrait of Julie Van ZandtJulie Van Zandt
Julie Van Zandt was
27 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Patricia Van Seckland'.
Thu, Jun 27 1929 –
Thu, Jan 11 2018

Crew

Portrait of Michael CurtizMichael Curtiz
Director
Michael Curtiz was
69 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fri, Dec 24 1886 –
Tue, Apr 10 1962
Portrait of David SilverDavid Silver
Assistant Director
David Silver was
37 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fri, Oct 18 1918 –
Sun, Jul 28 1991
Portrait of Leon ShamroyLeon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Leon Shamroy was
55 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Tue, Jul 16 1901 –
Sun, Jul 07 1974
Portrait of Phoebe EphronPhoebe Ephron
Screenplay
Phoebe Ephron was
42 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Mon, Jan 26 1914 –
Wed, Oct 13 1971
Portrait of William BowersWilliam Bowers
Screenplay
William Bowers was
40 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Mon, Jan 17 1916 –
Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of Henry EphronHenry Ephron
Producer
Henry Ephron was
45 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fri, May 26 1911 –
Sun, Sep 06 1992
Portrait of Dorothy SpencerDorothy Spencer
Editor
Dorothy Spencer was
47 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Wed, Feb 03 1909 –
Thu, May 23 2002
Portrait of Leigh HarlineLeigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Leigh Harline was
49 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Tue, Mar 26 1907 –
Wed, Dec 10 1969
Portrait of Walter M. ScottWalter M. Scott
Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott was
49 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Wed, Nov 07 1906 –
Thu, Feb 02 1989
Portrait of Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler
Art Direction
Lyle R. Wheeler was
51 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Portrait of Charles LeMaireCharles LeMaire
Costume Design
Charles LeMaire was
59 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Thu, Apr 22 1897 –
Sat, Jun 08 1985
Portrait of John O'HaraJohn O'Hara
Story
John O'Hara was
51 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fri, Jan 13 1905 –
Sat, Apr 11 1970
Portrait of Paul S. FoxPaul S. Fox
Set Decoration
Paul S. Fox was
57 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fri, Sep 30 1898 –
Mon, May 01 1972
Portrait of Maurice RansfordMaurice Ransford
Art Direction
Maurice Ransford was
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