I'll See You in My Dreams (1951)

Wonderful character development!

Brilliant and touching

There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I'll See You in My Dreams is one among many musical biopics made during the golden age of movie musicals. Danny Thomas stars as lyricist Gus Kahn, the man who brought us the classic songs of "Pretty Baby", "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else", "It Had to be You", "Carolina in the Morning", and countless others. Many, many songs are featured in the film, so if you like his songs, you'll probably be pretty happy with this one.The film shows the rags-to-riches story of the hero, and how he woos and wins the girl, Doris Day. Doris, his wife, supports him through all his ups and downs, personifying the "woman behind the man" theme in many biopics. With a supporting cast of James Gleason, Jim Backus, Mary Wickes, Patrice Wymore, and Frank Lovejoy, this has all the makings of a very entertaining musical drama. I found it to be enjoyable the first time through, but for a biopic I choose to watch over and over, I prefer Love Me or Leave Me. It does have lots of great songs and interesting scenes, though, so if you decide to rent it, you won't be in for a bad evening.

In Chicago, the aspiring songwriter Gus Kahn (Danny Thomas) seeks out Miss Grace LeBoy (Doris Day) that works in a sheet music publisher and shows his lyrics expecting her assessment. The insistent Gus calls the attention of Grace and sooner she quits her job to help him in his career. They get married, Gus Kahn rises to the stardom and they have two children.However, Gus Kahn loses his fortune in stock market crash in the Great Depression and the couple has serious financial difficulties. But behind every great man, there is a great woman and Grace encourages him to return to a successful career. "I'll See You in My Dreams" is a delightful drama with the biography of the songwriter Gus Kahn and his beloved wife Grace LeBoy Kahn by Michael Curtiz. The story is very beautiful and Doris Day and Danny Thomas have magnificent performances and show wonderful chemistry.The music score is fantastic and the moment when Gus Kahn sings "It Had to Be You" is heartwarming. My vote is eight.Title (Brazil): "Sonharei com Você" ("I Will Dream of You")

"I'll see you in my dreams" is one of the last really good Doris Day film, which is not only a Musical. A lot of people think, that this extra ordinary actress was only able to play Comedy or Musical Roles. It's has also a dramtic side, which can be compared to her performance in "Young at Heart". I guess "I'll see you in my dreams" was the cause, that she was voted as the Most Popular Actress of the Year in 1952.

"I'll See You in My Dreams" has great songs and terrific acting. Doris Day and Danny Thomas are extremely believable as the characters of songwriter Gus Kahn and his wife Grace. Their story is quite sweet, but not overly sappy as some classic bio - pics tend to be.Doris Day portrays the character of Grace LeBoy, a rather comandeering woman who works at a music publisher. She falls for Gus Kahn, an aspiring lyricist, who eventually will write "Pretty Baby", "I'll See You in My Dreams", "Tootsie", and other such memorable songs. While showcasing Kahn's classic songs, the film also shows the ups and downs of their marriage. Doris sings many of the songs, but Danny Thomas sings a few himself. Most of the songs are recognizable, so perhaps you will be singing along with the film. This movie had me singing along, crying a little bit, and laughing a lot.I strongly recommend this film to fans of Doris Day and Danny Thomas. Both deliver marvelous performances. Check it out, and keep an eye out for Mary Wickes as the stern but lovable housekeeper.