We're Not Dressing 1934

We're Not Dressing


Paramount, 1934, B/W, 74 minutes

Released April, 1934



Laughter, music and romance fill the screen in this shipwrecked feast of fun and enchantment that brings together a host of Hollywood's favorite talents.



Bing Crosby stars as Stephen Jones, a singing deckhand who works on the yacht of rich and beautiful Doris Worthington (Carole Lombard), over whom he is all atwitter. Among the other passengers on the wealthy heiress' yacht are Edith (Ethel Merman) and her tipsy friend Hubert (Leon Errol) and the hilarious George Burns and Gracie Allen. When the yacht has a bump with the ravages of nature, the whole bunch ends up shipwrecked on an island and is forced to fend for themselves. While Burns and Allen think flora and fauna are a vaudeville team, Jones comes to the rescue with his good natured knowledge and his comforting crooning. Despite some fears and misunderstandings, Jones is able to win the girl, save the day, and sing some sensational songs to boot!



Musical numbers include "Love Thy Neighbor," "May I?," "Once in a Blue Moon" and "She Reminds Me of You." Don't miss this wonderfully funny, heart-winning and entertaining film.


Producer: Benjamin Glazer

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Screen Play by: Horace Jackson, Francis Martin and George Marion, Jr.

Based on Stories by: Walton Hall Smith and Benjamin Glazer

Lyrics and Music by: Mack Gordon and Harry Revel

Art Direction: Hans Dreier, Ernst Fegte

Special Effects: Barney Wolff

Photographed by: Charles Lang

Film Editing: Stuart Heisler



Cast: Bing Crosby [Stephen Jones], Carole Lombard [Doris Worthington], George Burns [George], Gracie Allen [Gracie], Ethel Merman [Edith], Leon Errol [Hubert], Ray Milland [Prince Michael], Jay Henry [Prince Alexander], Additional Cast: John Irwin [Old Sailor], Charles Morris [Captain], Ben Hendricks Jr. [1st Ship's Officer], Ted Oliver [2nd Ship's Officer], Ernie Adams [Sailor], Stanley Blystone [Doris' Officer]



Musical Program: [0:00] Overture: (played by Orchestra behind titles); [0:01] Sailor's Chanty (It's a Lie) (sung by Bing Crosby and Chorus); [0:04] It's Just a New Spanish Custom (sung and danced by Ethel Merman and Leon Errol); [0:08] I Positively Refuse to Sing (sung by Bing Crosby); [0:11] Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady (just a few bars sung by Bing Crosby); [0:13] May I (sung by Bing Crosby); [0:16] Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady (just a few bars sung by Bing Crosby); [0:20] She Reminds Me of You (sung by Bing Crosby); [0:26] Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady (sung by Bing Crosby); [0:40] Love Thy Neighbor (sung by Bing Crosby); [0:43] Let's Play House (sung by Ethel Merman and Leon Errol); [0:44] Love Thy Neighbor (continued by Bing Crosby); [0:51] May I (reprised by Bing Crosby); [1:02] Once in a Blue Moon (sung by Bing Crosby); [1:12] Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady (excerpt sung by Bing Crosby at end of movie)