Hi, Beautiful

Hi, Beautiful

1944 · 68 min · ★ 9.8 · Comedy, Music, Romance

Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of the 1937 comedy Love in a Bungalow. Patty Callahan (O'Driscoll) offers residence in a model home to soldier Jeff (Beery) and soon falls in love with him. Although the pair are unmarried, they enter a marital contest intended to celebrate the "Happiest G.I. Couple." Winning the contest brings on all sorts of farcical troubles until the couple are able to be united for real. Songs include "Don't Sweetheart Me" and "Best of All."

Directed by Leslie Goodwins · Written by Eleanore Griffin

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Martha O'Driscoll Patty Callahan
Noah Beery Jr. Jeff Peters
Hattie McDaniel Millie
Walter Catlett Gerald Bisbee
Tim Ryan Babcock
Florence Lake Mrs. Bisbee
Grady Sutton Attendant
Lou Lubin Louis, Husband
Virginia Sale Wife
Tom Dugan Bus Driver
Dick Elliott Passenger
Jimmie Dodd Soldier

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