Three soldiers meet ten years after their last meeting in New York, and find out that they have little in common now.Three soldiers meet ten years after their last meeting in New York, and find out that they have little in common now.Three soldiers meet ten years after their last meeting in New York, and find out that they have little in common now.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 nominations total
Betty Arlen
- Girl
- (uncredited)
Phil Arnold
- Butch - Assistant at Stillman's Gym
- (uncredited)
Sybil Bacon
- Woman on Skates
- (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Baird
- Child Dancer
- (uncredited)
Tom Bernard
- Page
- (uncredited)
Madge Blake
- Mrs. Stamper
- (uncredited)
Willie Bloom
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
- Italian Chef
- (uncredited)
Sven Hugo Borg
- Svenson - Masseur
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGene Kelly bought the roller skates for the "I Like Myself" number down the block from his house at Pioneer Hardware on Beverly Drive. He also mentioned that the skates were not altered in any way; they weren't locked to his shoes, so when he tapped in them, he had no help.
- GoofsIn the 1945-1955 montage, the shot of the 1953 New Years Eve crowds at Times Square shows Sundown (1941) at the Criterion Theatre, so it's obviously New Years Eve 1941-1942 footage.
- Quotes
Doug Hallerton: There must be some more dignified way to sell Klenzrite... like you, taking a bath in it, stark naked in Macy's window.
- ConnectionsEdited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
- SoundtracksMarch, March
(1955) (uncredited)
Music by André Previn
Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Performed by Gene Kelly, Michael Kidd (dubbed by Jud Conlon) and Dan Dailey
Featured review
An undiscovered charmer
I'd like to point out just how great Dolores Gray is in her role as TV hostess and pitch-woman Madeline Bradville. Her manic energy and charm steal every scene she is in. Miss Gray was one of the most talented female vocalists of the mid-20th century. For those who appreciate other vocalists such as Julie London, check out Miss Gray's album "Warm Brandy" (recently reissued on CD) for a real treat.
"It's Always Fair Weather" also boasts some of the greatest dance numbers of any musical. Sure, Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly are tops, but Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd do just fine themselves at keeping up in the dance scenes. And Dolores Gray's "Thanks, but No Thanks" number rivals Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" number from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Ironically, Miss Gray was called upon to provide the vocals for Marilyn Monroe when contractual restrictions prevented her from singing on her own recordings.
Dailey and Charisse give the stand-out acting performances here; Kelly does an adequate job with acting (better than he does with his thin, reedy warble), but then, no-one else can dance like him. "It's Always Fair Weather" will never have the broad appeal or accessibility of "Singin' in the Rain" or "An American in Paris", as it's plot is a bit darker, but if you enjoy mid-century musicals, it's a little gem.
"It's Always Fair Weather" also boasts some of the greatest dance numbers of any musical. Sure, Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly are tops, but Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd do just fine themselves at keeping up in the dance scenes. And Dolores Gray's "Thanks, but No Thanks" number rivals Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" number from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Ironically, Miss Gray was called upon to provide the vocals for Marilyn Monroe when contractual restrictions prevented her from singing on her own recordings.
Dailey and Charisse give the stand-out acting performances here; Kelly does an adequate job with acting (better than he does with his thin, reedy warble), but then, no-one else can dance like him. "It's Always Fair Weather" will never have the broad appeal or accessibility of "Singin' in the Rain" or "An American in Paris", as it's plot is a bit darker, but if you enjoy mid-century musicals, it's a little gem.
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- rch427
- Sep 6, 2002
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Fair Weather
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,771,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $520
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.55 : 1
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