My Dream Is Yours (1949)

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

A considerably reworked remake of "Twenty Million Sweethearts" (1934), this one features Doris Day in the Dick Powell part. Most contemporary critics found it disappointing after Romance on the High Seas, but there are plenty of songs (even if there are no musical production numbers at all – let alone Busby Berkeley set- pieces). Most contemporary critics also complained that the script lacked wit and originality. Frankly, the lack of production numbers didn't worry me. The songs themselves are put over with a great deal of verve and bounce – with the exception of the Lee Bowman numbers which are delivered at a slower pace but sung quite pleasantly by Hal Derwin. Doris Day handles herself with the same pep and confident charm she displayed in "Romance on the High Seas". As for the script, I found it very amusing. True, the plot is old-hat, but it makes a good vehicle for witty lines. Furthermore, there are so many inside jokes, that it's a real fun picture for those of us who know our Hollywood. For instance, the guy who pesters Carson for money is his real-life brother, Robert. In real life, of course, it was the other way around. And I love the bit when Doris Day's "Martha Gibson" is so anxious to meet a radio talent scout at her uncle's bar that she brushes aside one of Hollywood's greatest directors, William Wyler! And how about when Doris is gonged by Ray Heindorf (here playing a night club owner) and Carson advices Doris to take no notice: "That guy is tone deaf!" In another sequence, Curtiz himself can actually be glimpsed – smiling yet! – behind Carson's right shoulder at a radio rehearsal. Unfortunately, the film comes to a good climax when our heroine finally breaks into the big radio time – but, alas, it doesn't end there but continues for a sluggish twenty minutes or so in order to tie up all the romantic loose ends. This last portion of the film deserved to be considerably trimmed. Also rather uninspired, in my opinion, is the very well thought-of cartoon sequence in which Carson and Day cavort in juvenile Easter Bunny outfits with a technically mediocre and harmlessly unfunny Bugs Bunny. The song for this sequence, "Freddie, Get Ready", was easily the least tuneful in the whole movie. I really enjoyed all the others and – as I said above – Doris Day both sings and acts with presence and charm. She gets great support from Jack Carson and the rest of the cast, particularly Eve Arden, S.Z. Sakall, Lee Bowman, Edgar Kennedy, Sheldon Leonard and Franklin Pangborn. Menjou is only moderately effective (and despite his high billing, his role is relatively small). Curtiz's direction is certainly admirably polished. But, aside from a long take in Menjou's office, it is technically uninventive – but that's the way most fans like it!

Warner Brothers made two very, very similar films--one after the other and with the same two stars. In fact, they are so similar, I could easily see viewers confusing the two pictures. "My Dream is Yours" and "It's a Great Feeling" BOTH star Doris Day as a young woman hoping to be discovered and a fast-talking guy, Jack Carson, promises to make her a star. However, "It's a Great Feeling" is more of a comedy and "My Dream is Your Dream" is a bit more of a romance. Both are about equally good in my opinion.Martha Gibson (Day) has a lovely voice--and Doug (Carson) is determined to try to get her on the radio. However, again and again, Doug is either unable to get her an audition or folks insist she must be a 'name' before they'll put her on the air. Eventually, Doug is able to get Martha a break--when Gary (Lee Bowman) shows up drunk for his show--and after that, her career takes off. But, one problem persists--she's a single mom and Doug insists on finding her the perfect man.Towards the end of the film, there is an odd animated sequence where Bugs Bunny, Tweety and a bunch of birds appear. Even odder are Day's and Carson's outfits and choreography for this sequence. Unfortunately, the sequence falls flat, as there were much better live-action/cartoon hybrids from the period--such as with Gene Kelly dancing with Jerry Mouse or Esther Williams swimming with Tom and Jerry. This one in "My Dream is Yours" just seems pretty pointless and unnecessary. Fortunately, although this slows down the film and isn't needed, the acting and singing are good throughout the film and it is enjoyable and worth seeing. It won't change your life, but it's nice.

When radio singer Lee Bowman refuses to renew his contract, talent scout Jack Carson ventures out to look for a new star. He finds Doris Day - a significant improvement! The story is similar to "A Star Is Born". How Ms. Day goes undiscovered for so long with such a striking voice is not convincing. Day is a single parent (in the film, it is stated that she lost her husband during World War II), which helps set up the film's highlight - a cute dream sequence for her son features an animated Bugs Bunny. The soundtrack isn't exceptional, but Day performs the songs well. "My Dream Is Yours" is colorful and routine. **** My Dream Is Yours (1949) Michael Curtiz ~ Doris Day, Jack Carson, Eve Arden

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie - I thought Doris Day/Jack Carson were especially great and who cannot mention the great Eve Arden who is always a jewel as well as Cuddles!! The movie is great entertainment and I loved it. While this movie is over 50 years of age, it still is current and upbeat and fun. The pace of the film is quick and lively; the singing is great and the storyline good. I wish the films of today would be a repeat of My Dream is Yours - I know that times have changed, but music is music and it seems that musical pictures are a thing of the past and what a shame that is but then I guess musical talent such as Doris Day/Judy Garland, etc. are no longer available. That, too, is a shame.