My Gal Sal

Chronicles the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day.

Director

Irving Cummings

Writer

Theodore Dreiser (story), Seton I. Miller (screenplay), Darrell Ware (screenplay)

Released

30 Apr 1942

Country

USA

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.