"It's Only Money" is a song from the 1951

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musical '' Double Dynamite'', written by

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and

Sammy Cahn Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as Sammy Cahn, was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premie ...

and performed by

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and

Groucho Marx Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (; October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and vaudeville on television, radio, and the stage. He is considered one of America's greatest comed ...

. The song's title was initially also the title song of the film, before RKO owner

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changed the title to ''Double Dynamite'' as a reference to co-star

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's famous

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. The song is performed twice in the film: first in a scene where Sinatra and Marx are walking rapidly down a street, with Sinatra "trying to keep pace with Groucho Marx's trademark loping walk"; and then at the finale of the film, sung this time by Sinatra, Marx, and Russell. The song was included in the 2002

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Frank Sinatra in Hollywood 1940–1964 ''Frank Sinatra in Hollywood 1940–1964'' is a 2002 compilation album by the American singer Frank Sinatra. This boxed set collates songs that Sinatra recorded for films made by Paramount, MGM, Columbia, RKO, Universal, Warner Bros., United Ar ...

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s review of this 6-CD set mentioned the inclusion of this "lesser known" song as one of the compilation's "more charming" moments."Vital Reissues"
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References

{{authority control 1951 songs Frank Sinatra songs Songs with music by Jule Styne Songs with lyrics by Sammy Cahn Songs written for films Groucho Marx songs