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My Gal Sal

1942Movie1 h 43 min

ComedyMusic
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–43%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–43%

Summary

Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Irving Cummings
Written by
Seton I. Miller, Darrell Ware, Theodore Dreiser
Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman, Leigh Harline

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Facts

April 30, 1942 · 1 h 43 min · Comedy, Music, Romance

Released
April 30, 1942
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Gal Sal worth watching?"

Questions about My Gal Sal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Gal Sal worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1).

Is My Gal Sal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is My Gal Sal good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will My Gal Sal make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).