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Three Little Words

Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury for a while, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. Perchance he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry is 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 relationship.

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Cast & Crew See All

Fred Astaire
Bert Kalmar
Vera-Ellen
Jessie Brown Kalmar
Red Skelton
Harry Ruby

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Awards

  • 1951 - Oscar - Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture - nominated
  • 1951 - Golden Globe - Best Actor - Comedy or Musical - winner
  • 1951 - Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - nominated

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