

NR · 102 min
Three Little Words
Directed by Richard Thorpe
Starring Fred Astaire, Red Skelton
Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first...
Release
Jul 12, 1950
Budget
$1.5M
Breakeven
$3.7M(2.5x)
Gross
$4,526,000
Profit
$851,000
A wonderful musical!
Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner Jessie Brown, and Kalmar and Jessie prevent Ruby from getting married to the wrong girls. But due to the fact that Ruby has caused a backer's withdrawal for a Kalmar play, they end their professional relationship.
Release
Jul 12, 1950
Budget
$1.5M
Breakeven
$3.7M(2.5x)
Gross
$4,526,000
Profit
$851,000
NR · 102 min