American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.American theatrical manager (Menjou) discovers Henie preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals
- Harmonica Ensemble
- (as Borrah Minevitch and His Rascals)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAmerican film debut of Sonja Henie.
- Quotes
Danny Simpson: [sunk deep into the sagging bed] This isn't a bed, it's a hideout.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Take It or Leave It (1944)
- SoundtracksOne in a Million
(1936)
Lyrics by Sidney D. Mitchell
Music by Lew Pollack
Played by the girls band and sung by Leah Ray on the train
Reprised on harmonicas by Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals as the first part of a medley with "Limehouse Blues"
Reprised by ice skaters singing and by Sonja Henie skating to the music
Played during the opening credits and as background music often
Featured review
Sonja Henie's Lighthearted American Debut
"One in a Million" is a cheery, lighthearted mix of comedy, romance, songs and ice skating dances, directed by Sidney Lanfield ("Sing, Baby, Sing"). It is an admirable vehicle and showcase for the Norwegian Olympic skating champion Sonja Henie in her American debut. The film derives some aspects from Sonja's career. Sonja plays an amateur Swiss skater who is discovered by an American theatrical troupe leader (Adolphe Menjou) and almost spoils her by putting in a professional show until a charismatic reporter (Don Ameche) rescues her and convinces her into making the right decision, leading to her spectacular performance at Madison Square Garden.
"One in a Million" is not one of the better Fox musicals, but there are enjoyably fine moments, including some very funny comic acts by the Ritz Brothers, especially toward the end, and one memorable musical number "Who's Afraid Of Love", sung by Ameche.
Good stuff.
"One in a Million" is not one of the better Fox musicals, but there are enjoyably fine moments, including some very funny comic acts by the Ritz Brothers, especially toward the end, and one memorable musical number "Who's Afraid Of Love", sung by Ameche.
Good stuff.
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- Kalaman
- Oct 20, 2003
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- Skridskoprinsessan
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,000,000
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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