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Spring Is Here (1930)
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Francis Dillon
Written by	James A. Starr Based on the musical play by Owen Davis
Produced by	John Francis Dillon
Starring	Lawrence Gray Bernice Claire Alexander Gray Louise Fazenda Ford Sterling Inez Courtney Frank Albertson Natalie Moorhead
Cinematography	Lee Garmes
Music by	Cecil Copping Alois Reiser Richard Rodgers Lorenz Hart Harry Warren
Distributed by	First National Pictures: A Subsidiary of Warner Bros.
Release date	April 13, 1930
Running time	69 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Spring Is Here (1930) is an all-talking musical comedy film produced and distributed by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros.. It was adapted by James A. Starr from the 1929 musical play, of the same name, by Owen Davis, with music by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Harry Warren, Sam Lewis and Joe Young. The film starred Lawrence Gray, Bernice Claire, Louise Fazenda and Alexander Gray.

Synopsis

Bernice Claire and Alexander Gray in a scene from the film.

As the film begins, we find Bernice Claire 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 a 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

• Lawrence Gray - Steve Alden
• Bernice Claire - Betty Braley
• Alexander Gray - Terry Clayton
• Louise Fazenda - Emily Braley
• Ford Sterling - Peter Braley
• Inez Courtney - Mary Jane Braley
• Frank Albertson - Stacy Adams
• Natalie Moorhead - Mrs. Rita Conway
• Brox Sisters - 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

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

External links

• Spring Is Here (1930) at IMDb
• Template:Allmovie
• Spring Is Here available for free download at Internet Archive, along with Tanned Legs(1929