Review of With a Song in My Heart (1952) by Jay N — 11 Oct 2007

Wonderful music, great performances by Susan Hayward and Thelma Ritter. Absolutely rousing finale.

This review of With a Song in My Heart (1952) was written by Jay N on 11 Oct 2007.

With a Song in My Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 04 Aug 2008

I am a big fan of what everyone calls old movies. I love the songs in this film, and the story is just amazing…

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By John B (4,244) on 27 May 2014

A tad bit overly sentimental. Susan Hayward cannot be blamed and makes the most of a contrived story…

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By Alegra S (44) on 06 Oct 2007

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By Michael T (3,420) on 20 Jul 2016

Susan Hayward was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as radio sweetheart Jane Froman (who actually voice-dubbed for Hayward); the screenplay…

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By Bosley Crowther (448) for New York Times (5,786) on 08 Jan 2018

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By Robin (80) on 22 Aug 2008

Susan Hayward was a remarkable actress, and although she was fantastic, it was NOT her voice, they dubbed Jane Froman's voice…

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By Private U (13,627) on 31 Dec 2007

Filled with lots of old fashioned schmaltz and gee-wiz flag-wavin hoak - but as those types of films go - this did pull at the old hoaky heartstrings…

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By Elaine W (55) on 15 Oct 2007

My parents had the soundtrack from this movie. They would sing 'Tea for Two' and other tunes to one another. Great memories. Great movie…

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By Jo Y (122) on 26 Oct 2007

This movie is so good. I cried when she sang to the soldier.Very good Love Story.Susan is very good actress and good singer too…

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By Sv G (510) on 31 Dec 2007

Filled with lots of old fashioned schmaltz and gee-wiz flag-wavin hoak - but as those types of films go - this did pull at the old hoaky heartstrings…

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