The Grass Is Always Greener
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Grass Is Always Greener |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1950 |
| length | 17 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Richard L. Bare |
| script |
Robert Finch Saul Elkins |
| production | Gordon Hollingshead |
| music | William Lava |
| camera | Carl E. Guthrie |
| cut | Rex Steele |
| occupation | |
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The Grass Is Always Greener is an American short film from 1950 directed by Richard L. Bare . The producer Gordon Hollingshead was nominated for an Oscar with the film .
The script is based on a story by Betty Smith .
action
Various cowboys work at the Diamond O'Ranch and repeatedly complain to the chef that they don't like his food. The men, however, not only complain about the meals, but also about their working conditions and always find something to complain about. One day, a cowboy named Windy appears in their midst and speaks to them. He explains to them that it is often believed that the grass on the other side of the fence is greener than your own. But that usually does not match reality.
The cowboys are fascinated by the stranger with the crazy ideas who give them new insights. When Wendy can expose a horse thief, he finally wins their hearts.
production
The film was produced by Vitaphone on behalf of Warner Bros. , completed on December 31, 1949, and premiered on January 7, 1950.
Film music
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Home on the Range , music: Daniel E. Kelley
- played during the opening scene and several times during the film
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Carry Me Back to the Lone Prairie , music: Carson Robison
- played when the men were called to dinner and sang and played the guitar
- Big Blue Eyes , written and performed by Chill Wills
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Rule, Britannia! , Music: Thomas Augustine Arne
- played when Windy meets the boss
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Sweet Genevieve , music: Henry Tucker
- played during the Christmas bonus scene
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A Life on the Ocean Wave , music: Henry Russell
- played when Wendy talks about how to sleep in a hammock
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Yo Ho, Blow the Man Down , traditional way
- played while Wendy talks about the pirate ship
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La Paloma , music: Sebastián de Yradier
- played when the men first talked about Mexico
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The Gaucho Serenade , music: John Redmond and Nat Simon
- played when the men talk about gauchos
Award
Gordon Hollingshead was nominated for an Oscar for the film at the Academy Awards in 1950 in the category "Best Short Film" (2 film roles) , but was left behind compared to Gaston Diehl and Robert Hessens and their documentary short film Van Gogh , the life and work of Vincent van Goghs themed.
Web links
- The Grass Is Always Greener on the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Volume 4, Parts 7-11 A, Number 1, Works of Art Reproductions of Works of Art Scientific and Technical Drawings Photographic Works Prints and Pictorial Illustrations, January-June 1950 , Copyright Office The Library of Congress, Washington 25, DC
- ↑ The Grass Is Always Greener Soundtrack (1950) at ringostrack.com (English)
- ↑ The Grass Is Always Greener (1950) at letterboxd.com (English)
- ↑ The 22nd Academy Awards | 1950 at oscars.org (English)