American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals
- Harmonica Ensemble
- (as Borrah Minevitch and His Rascals)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAmerican film debut of Sonja Henie.
- Quotes
Danny Simpson: [sunk deep into the sagging bed] This isn't a bed, it's a hideout.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Take It or Leave It (1944)
- SoundtracksOne in a Million
(1936)
Lyrics by Sidney D. Mitchell
Music by Lew Pollack
Played by the girls band and sung by Leah Ray on the train
Reprised on harmonicas by Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals as the first part of a medley with "Limehouse Blues"
Reprised by ice skaters singing and by Sonja Henie skating to the music
Played during the opening credits and as background music often
Featured review
One in a Million was a pretty entertaining first feature for skater Sonja Henie
Having first watched this on American Movie Classics back in the '90s, I just rewatched this first Sonja Henie starring feature just now on YouTube. The upload seemed a bit chaotic with some zooms I don't remember from my previous viewing. Since this was her first real time being showcased on film, Ms. Henie doesn't dominate the proceedings with her ice dancing and scenes which are shared with leading man Don Ameche, comedians The Ritz Brothers, supporting players like Adolphe Menjou, Arline Judge, Ned Sparks, and Jean Hersholt as Sonja's father. There's also an all-girl band and a harmonica player who is later joined by likewise players who do some good slapstick. The Ritzes are also pretty amusing if not completely hilarious. In summary, One in a Million is entertaining fluff.
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- tavm
- Sep 14, 2018
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- Also known as
- Skridskoprinsessan
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- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,000,000
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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