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Sun Valley Serenade

Seen it?

1941 | 86 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or An American in Paris, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1941: an older pace and style.

When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

  • Sonja HenieKaren Benson
  • John PayneTed Scott
  • Glenn MillerPhil Corey
  • Milton BerleJerome K. 'Nifty' Allen
  • Lynn BariVivian Dawn
  • Joan DavisMiss Carstairs
  • Dorothy DandridgeSpecialty Act
  • William B. DavidsonJack Murray
  • Almira SessionsNurse
  • Mel RuickJimmy Norton