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A whole new generation of musical comedy fans were introduced to Herbert’s music in the film version of Sweethearts, starring the popular Nelson Eddy (1901–1967) and Jeanette McDonald (1903–1965). The first MGM film made in Technicolor, it was one of the biggest box office hits of 1938.
A whole new generation of musical comedy fans were introduced to Herbert’s music in the film version of <em>Sweethearts</em>, starring the popular Nelson Eddy (1901–1967) and Jeanette McDonald (1903–1965). The first MGM film made in Technicolor, it was one of the biggest box office hits of 1938.