Change of Heart (1943)
Director:
Albert S. Rogell
Writers:
Frank Gill Jr. (original screenplay), Frances Hyland (additional dialogue)Stars:
John Carroll, Susan Hayward, Gail Patrick
Change of Heart is the reissue title of the Republic musical Hit Parade of 1943. The studio had been turning out these annual Hit Parade extravaganzas since 1941, but only the 1943 edition truly hit the bullseye. The plot, wherein fading songwriter John Carroll steals a tune from aspiring composer Susan Hayward, was used in several other Republic efforts between 1937 and 1947 (right down to the closing verbal exchange about "the elephants in the lobby"). No matter: the film positively sparkles during its musical numbers, featuring such talent as Freddy Martin and his Orchestra, Count Basie, The Harlem Sandmen and Dorothy Dandridge. The film's theme song, Harold Adamson and Jule Styne's "A Change of Heart," won Republic its first-ever Oscar nomination. As a bonus, Eve Arden is on hand for her evergreen wisecrackery.
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EXCELLENT!
I was very please with the quality of this movie and with the service provided by Zeus. This movie is hard to find being released first under the name HIT PARADE OF 1943 by RKO. Great acting by John Carroll and Susan Hayward and superb music by Freddy Martin, Count Basie and especially Ray McKinley. Ray's 1942 band included Jim Harwood in the trombone section. Jim 92 today and was in the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band soon after this movie was made. If you get a chance get a copy of the movie if you enjoy the big bands. Very reasonably priced through Zeus.
