''Spring Is Here'' is a 1930 American

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musical comedy film produced by

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and distributed by

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It was adapted by James A. Starr from the 1929 musical play, of the same name, by

Owen Davis Owen Gould Davis (January 29, 1874 – October 14, 1956) was an American dramatist known for writing more than 200 plays and having most produced. In 1919, he became the first elected president of the Dramatists Guild of America. He received t ...

, with music by

Richard Rodgers Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American Musical composition, composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most ...

and

Lorenz Hart Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include " Blue Moon", " The Lady Is a Tramp", "Manhattan", "Bewitched, Both ...

.''Spring Is Here''
on the

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The film stars

Lawrence Gray Lawrence Gray (July 28, 1898 – February 2, 1970) was an American actor of the 1920s and 1930s. Biography Born in San Francisco in 1898, Gray served during World War I in the U. S. Navy and gained a commission. After the war he began i ...

, Alexander Gray, and

Bernice Claire Bernice Claire (born Bernice Jahnigen; January 27, 1906 – January 17, 2003) Bernice Claire is in love with Lawrence Gray. Claire's father, played by Ford Sterling, disapproves of Lawrence but approves another suitor, played by Alexander Gray. Alexander is shy and clumsy while Lawrence is outgoing and romantic. When Bernice returns one night at 5 a.m. with Lawrence, her father orders him to stay away from his daughter. Alexander, being discouraged at being rejected by Bernice, is offered help by Inez Courtney, Bernice's younger sister. Alexander follows her advice and attempts to make Bernice jealous to get her attention. He makes love to several women, including Bernice's mother. The trick works and soon Bernice thinks she is deeply in love with Alexander. Sterling gets into an argument with Lawrence and tells him to leave his house for good. Lawrence returns in the middle of the night to elope with Bernice but Alexander shows up and carries her off for himself. In the morning they are found together in Bernice's room, to the shock of the family, and they eventually reveal to everyone that they have eloped.

Cast

as Steve Alden *

Bernice Claire Bernice Claire (born Bernice Jahnigen; January 27, 1906 – January 17, 2003)Louise Fazenda Louise Fazenda (June 17, 1895 – April 17, 1962) was an American film actress, appearing chiefly in silent comedy films. Early life Fazenda was born in her maternal grandparents' house in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of merchandise broke ...

as Emily Braley * Ford Sterling as Peter Braley *

Inez Courtney Inez Courtney (October 12, 1897 – April 5, 1975) was an American actress on the Broadway stage and in films. Early years Born in Amsterdam, New York, Courtney came from a large Irish-American family. After her father's death when she was fif ...

as Mary Jane Braley * Frank Albertson as Stacy Adams *

Natalie Moorhead Natalie Moorhead (born Nathalian Morehead, July 27, 1901 – October 6, 1992) was an American film and stage actress of the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for distinctive platinum blond hair. Early years Moorehead grew up in Pittsburgh. ...

as Mrs. Rita Conway * Brox Sisters as Singing Trio

Songs

* "Spring Is Here (in Person)" - Performed by Frank Albertson and Inez Courtney * "Yours Sincerely" - Performed by Alexander Gray and Bernice Claire * " With a Song in My Heart" - Performed by Lawrence Gray and Bernice Claire * "Bad Baby" - Performed by Inez Courtney * "Cryin' for the Carolines" - Performed by the Brox Sisters * "Have a Little Faith in Me" - Performed by Alexander Gray and Bernice Claire * "How Shall I Tell?" - Performed by Bernice Claire * "What's the Big Idea?" - Performed by Frank Albertson and Inez Courtney (vocal and dance) * "With a Song in My Heart" - Reprised by Alexander Gray and Bernice Claire

Preservation status

The film survives intact and has been aired on broadcast and cable television.

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