His Butler's Sister is a 1943 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Deanna Durbin.[3] The supporting cast includes Franchot Tone, Pat O'Brien, Akim Tamiroff, Evelyn Ankers and Hans Conried.[4] The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound Recording (Bernard B. Brown).[5]
His Butler's Sister | |
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Directed by | Frank Borzage |
Screenplay by | |
Produced by | Felix Jackson |
Starring | Deanna Durbin |
Cinematography | Elwood Bredell |
Edited by | Ted J. Kent |
Music by | Hans J. Salter |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $1.7 million (US rentals)[1] or $1,750,000[2] |
Ann Carter visits New York City to see her half-brother, and to try to start a music career. He works as a butler for Charles Gerard, a Broadway producer, so Ann gets a job working for him as a maid.
Durbin performs a notable medley of Russian folk songs including "Yamschtschick," "Kalitka" and "Two Guitars." (American Film Institute Catalog)
The film was announced in January 1943.[6] In April, Frank Borzage signed to direct and Pat O'Brien to star.[7] In May, Franchot Tone signed to play the male lead. The film was then known as My Girl Godfrey.[8] Durbin enjoyed working with Borzage.[9]