Higher and Higher (1943): Cast & Plot
Higher and Higher is a 1943 music comedy directed by Tim Whelan, starring Leon Errol as Cyrus Drake, Michèle Morgan and Jack Haley. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Higher and Higher About?
The premise of Higher and Higher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
THE SINATRA SHOW A valet to a bankrupt millionaire plans to rebuild his boss’s fortune by passing a scullery maid off as a high-society debutante.
Higher and Higher Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- woman takes off shoes
- producer director
- shining shoes
- reference to bing crosby
- attic
- wedding invitation
- harpsichord
- knock at the door
- wealth
- woman in stocking feet
- maid
- servant
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- debutante
- repetition in title
- male female relationship
- wedding
- tavern
- singer
- secretary
- rivalry
- party
- neighbor
- millionaire
- marriage proposal
- marriage of convenience
- mansion
- impersonation
- hidden treasure
- fortune hunter
- dancing
- courtship
- cellar
- based on play
Higher and Higher Cast & Characters
Leon Errol leads the cast as Cyrus Drake, with Michèle Morgan as Millie and Jack Haley as Mike O'Brien. Directed by Tim Whelan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Whelan
- Leon Errol as Cyrus Drake
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Michèle Morgan as Millie - Jack Haley as Mike O'Brien
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Frank Sinatra as Frank
Also Starring in Higher and Higher
· 8 more- Mary Wickes Sandy Brooks
- Elisabeth Risdon Georgia Keating
- Barbara Hale Katherine
- Victor Borge Sir Victor
- Mel Tormé Marty
- Paul Hartman Byngham
- Dooley Wilson Oscar
- Marcy McGuire Mickey
More from Tim Whelan
More films directed by Tim Whelan: Texas Lady, Rage at Dawn, This Was a Woman and Badman’s Territory.
Higher and Higher Plot Summary
What happens in Higher and Higher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Seven months have passed without pay for Cyrus Drake’s household staff, and the news of his bankruptcy and looming foreclosure hangs over the mansion. With the wife and daughter away on a lengthy trip, a daring scheme takes shape: pass off Millie Michèle Morgan—the attractive young scullery maid—as Pamela Drake, the socialite daughter, and marry her off to a rich man to secure money for everyone. The bold plan is carried out with help from the loyal valet Mike O’Brien Jack Haley, who remains blissfully unaware that Millie secretly loves him.
Full summary
The whole story of Higher and Higher, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Higher and Higher?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress plays the scullery maid who pretends to be Pamela Drake?
Higher and Higher Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Amour et swing” and “Вище і вище”.
- Also known as
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- Amour et swing
- Вище і вище
- Cada vez más alto
- Выше и выше
- Cada cop més alt
- Il denaro non è tutto
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including High Society, Hitting a New High and On With the Show!.
Higher and Higher FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Higher and Higher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Higher and Higher?
Higher and Higher runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Higher and Higher released?
Higher and Higher was released on December 31, 1943.
Who directed Higher and Higher?
Higher and Higher was directed by Tim Whelan.
More films by Tim Whelan Who is in the cast of Higher and Higher?
Higher and Higher stars Leon Errol as Cyrus Drake, Michèle Morgan as Millie and Jack Haley as Mike O'Brien, among 12 credited actors.
Does Higher and Higher have a post-credit scene?
No. Higher and Higher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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