THE LITTLE PICTURE HOUSE
1930 · Musical romance · USA · English · Black & white
About the film
Betty Braley has her eye on the charming Steve Alden, but her father prefers the bashful Terry Clayton. With a little advice from Betty’s younger sister, Terry tries to turn the tables, and a simple courtship becomes a household comedy.
An early sound musical adapted from the Broadway show, with songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, including “With a Song in My Heart.”
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Meet the cast
Cast
Lawrence Gray — Steve Alden
Alexander Gray — Terry Clayton
Bernice Claire — Betty Braley
Louise Fazenda — Emily Braley
Ford Sterling — Peter Braley
Inez Courtney — Mary Jane Braley
Frank Albertson — Stacy Adams
Natalie Moorhead — Rita Conway
Production credits
Director: John Francis Dillon
Cinematography: Lee Garmes
Production: First National Pictures
Based on the stage musical with a book by Owen Davis, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart.
Behind the scenes
The film was released on 13 April 1930. Inez Courtney returned as Mary Jane Braley, the part she had played on Broadway.
Source: AFI Catalog — Spring Is Here (1930).
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