The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady

"She's the words and music in all America's heart!"

Apr 29 1950 Approved 1h 44m
Comedy, Musical

An Irish horsecar driver's daughter meets New York showman Tony Pastor and goes into vaudeville.

Plot

Patricia O'Grady is the daughter of Irish Vaudeville performer, Rosie O'Grady, and is being raised along with her sisters by her father who believes the Vaudeville life contributed to his wife's early demise. Thus he doesn't want his daughters involved in any way with performing arts, so when she falls for a performer, successful Tony Pastor, their love faces a challenge from dad. As might be expected, there are some complications, but there is finally acceptance and reunion as father and daughter reconcile by the end of the movie. Thirteen songs and eight dances surround the dialog in this comedy/ musical. This film is also the first major role for Debbie Reynolds (Maureen O'Grady).

Written by

Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson, Peter Milne

Directed by

David Butler

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
612
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA