I’ll See You in My Dreams (1951): Cast & Where to Watch
I’ll See You in My Dreams is a 1951 music drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Doris Day as Grace LeBoy Kahn, Danny Thomas and Else Bäck. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I’ll See You in My Dreams About?
The premise of I’ll See You in My Dreams without spoilers.
The film chronicles the rise of legendary lyricist Gus Kahn, whose songs captured the American spirit, and the young woman who became his muse. As Kahn battles for recognition, the Great Depression forces him to fight once more to keep his music—and his livelihood—alive.
I’ll See You in My Dreams Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- younger version of character
- florenz ziegfeld character
- title based on song
- chicago illinois
- reference to elizabeth barrett browning
- reference to john keats
- reference to percy bysshe shelley
- reciting poetry
- songwriter
- family dinner
- gus kahn character
- reference to jack the ripper
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- reference to abraham lincoln
- newspaper
- newspaper headline
- world war two
- blackface
- infant
- husband wife relationship
- new york city
- reference to al jolson
- christmas
- hollywood california
- title sung by character
- pregnancy
- cigar smoking
- punctuation in title
- contraction in title
- apostrophe in title
- based on true story
Where to Watch I’ll See You in My Dreams
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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I’ll See You in My Dreams Cast & Characters
Doris Day leads the cast as Grace LeBoy Kahn, with Danny Thomas as Gus Kahn and Else Bäck as Mrs. Kahn (uncredited). Directed by Michael Curtiz; 75 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
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Doris Day as Grace LeBoy Kahn - Danny Thomas as Gus Kahn
- Else Bäck as Mrs. Kahn (uncredited)
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Hans Conried as William Rossiter (uncredited)
Also Starring in I’ll See You in My Dreams
· 71 more- Vince Barnett Burlesk Comedian (uncredited)
- James Gleason Fred Townsend
- Minna Gombell Mrs. LeBoy
- Harold Miller Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Man in Sing-a-Long Audience (uncredited)
- Jim Backus Sam Harris
- Tom Wilson Man in Sing-along Audience (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Stagehand (uncredited)
- William Forrest Florenz Ziegfeld
- Frank McLure Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Arthur Tovey Man in Sing-a-Long Audience (uncredited)
- Herschel Graham Party Guest (uncredited)
- Suzanne Ridgway Chorine in Wings (uncredited)
- Paul Bradley Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Robert Haines Waiter (uncredited)
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- Hans Moebus Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Monty O'Grady Bar Patron (uncredited)
- James Gonzalez Party Guest (uncredited)
- William J. O'Brien Waiter (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Soldier (uncredited)
- Joe Ploski Man in Sing-a-Long Audience (uncredited)
- Mary Wickes Anna
- Kenneth Gibson Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Charles Fogel Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Dick Simmons Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)
- George Boyce Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Harry Antrim Mr. LeBoy
- Paul Cristo Soldier (uncredited)
- Frank Lovejoy Walter Donaldson
- John Alban Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Clark Ross Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Ted Stanhope Waiter (uncredited)
- George N. Neise Isham Jones (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Kathleen Hughes Nurse (uncredited)
- Wade Crosby The Bartender (uncredited)
- Mimi Gibson Irene, at age 3
- Rodney Bell Harris' Assistant (uncredited)
- Mary Bayless Benefit Guest (uncredited)
- Trudy Marshall Frankie Mason (uncredited)
- Dan Dowling Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Dorothy Patrick Chorine (uncredited)
- Christopher Olsen Donald, at age 4
- Peter Ortiz Soldier (uncredited)
- Martin Wilkins Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Marion Gray Racetrack Patron (uncredited)
- Pete Kellett Soldier (uncredited)
- Patrice Wymore Gloria Knight
- Ray Kellogg John McCormack (uncredited)
- Norman Phillips Jr. Young Song Writer / Pianist (uncredited)
- Sydney Mason Doctor (uncredited)
- Jack Williams Dancer (uncredited)
- Joan Vohs Chorine (uncredited)
- Dan Barton Hollywood Producer (uncredited)
- Robert Lyden Donald, at age 8
- Clarence M. Landry Dancer (uncredited)
- Ewing Mitchell Doctor (uncredited)
- Rod Rogers Assistant Manager (uncredited)
- Ray Heindorf Orchestra Leader at Kahn Benefit (uncredited)
- Glen Turnbull Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Tristram Coffin Nightclub Maitre D' (uncredited)
- Marcoreta Hellman Secretary (uncredited)
- Betty Arlen Chorine (uncredited)
- Bonnie Lou Williams Gloria Knight (singing voice) (uncredited)
- Geraldine Cobb Secretary (uncredited)
- Julie Oshins Johnny Martin
- Bunny Lewbel Irene, at age 6
- Frances Canto Nurse (uncredited)
- Violet Murray Chorine (uncredited)
- Lonnie Pierce Chorine (uncredited)
I’ll See You in My Dreams Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’ Play by Play with Dave Karger | TCM Musical Matinee
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I’ll See You in My Dreams FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of I’ll See You in My Dreams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I’ll See You in My Dreams?
I’ll See You in My Dreams runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was I’ll See You in My Dreams released?
I’ll See You in My Dreams was released on December 6, 1951.
Who directed I’ll See You in My Dreams?
I’ll See You in My Dreams was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of I’ll See You in My Dreams?
I’ll See You in My Dreams stars Doris Day as Grace LeBoy Kahn, Danny Thomas as Gus Kahn and Else Bäck as Mrs. Kahn (uncredited), among 75 credited actors.
Where can I watch I’ll See You in My Dreams?
In the US, I’ll See You in My Dreams is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does I’ll See You in My Dreams have a post-credit scene?
No. I’ll See You in My Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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