You for Me
You for Me is a 1952 American romantic comedy film directed by Don Weis and starring Peter Lawford, Jane Greer, and Gig Young. The film was produced by Henry Berman, with music by Alberto Colombo.
| You for Me | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Don Weis |
| Produced by | Henry Berman |
| Screenplay by | William Roberts |
| Story by | William Roberts |
| Starring | Peter Lawford Jane Greer Gig Young |
| Music by | Alberto Colombo |
| Cinematography | Paul Vogel |
| Edited by | Newell P. Kimlin |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 71 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $382,000[1] |
| Box office | $580,000[1] |
Premise
A nurse, Katie (Jane Greer), must decide whether she should marry for love or money. She is pursued by Tony, a wealthy but irresponsible sportsman, and Jeff, a handsome, if conventional, doctor. Tony's ex-wife complicates matters.
Cast
- Jane Greer as Katie McDermad
- Peter Lawford as Tony Brown
- Gig Young as Dr. Jeff Chadwick
- Rita Corday as Lucille Brown
- Howard Wendell as Oliver Wherry
- Otto Hulett as Hugo McDermad
- Barbara Brown as Edna McDermad
- Barbara Ruick as Mrs. Ann Elcott
- Kathryn Card as Nurse Vogel
- Tommy Farrell as Dr. Rollie Cobb
- Elaine Stewart as Girl in Club Car Knitting
- Perry Sheehan as Nurse
- Paul Smith as Frank Elcott
- Helen Winston as Flora Adams
- Ned Glass as Harlow Douglas (uncredited)
- Hal Smith as Malcolm (uncredited)
Reception
Box office
According to MGM records the film earned $457,000 in the US and Canada and $123,000 elsewhere resulting in a loss of $38,000.[1]
Critical response
Picturegoer magazine wrote "Jane Greer puts over the venerable story so cleverly and makes such good use of the smart dialogue that it...generously hands out laughs."[2]
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References
- The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
- Picturegoer, p. 16, February 7, 1953
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