Cagney's performance is less remarkable than Day's, because he had less road to travel. But when it's time for her to sing- whether it's just with a rehearsal piano or the Ziegfeld Follies- she delivers the goods in some of the most heartbreaking torch songs ever delivered on film. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 1680-D,[1] with the flip side "I'm Bringing a Red, Red Rose", another Donaldson/Kahn composition. However it's one thing to see Cagney as a gritty mobster in films like "Public Enemy" and "White Heat" where his aggression is expressed as an enemy of society. In contrast to Cagney's overblown characterisation, he subtly underplays his part and is clearly in sympatico with Day in their scenes together. Regal the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. I can only concede it's a very fine music/drama/biopic. To test if Hao Ming will remain faithful to her, she hires Zhao Shan Shan (Albee Huang) to test if he will cheat on her. Jazz Age singer Ruth Etting (Day) had looks, ambition and a haunting, smoky voice. Terms and Policies This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. A must for Day and Cagney fans. And it marked a huge departure for Day, playing a broad on the make with questionable morals who gets mixed up with Chicago gangster Martin "The Gimp . Little Mix ~ Love Me Or Leave Me ~ Lyrics - YouTube 0:00 / 3:27 Little Mix ~ Love Me Or Leave Me ~ Lyrics SBBSQ Production 592K subscribers Subscribe 80K 8M views 5 years ago Enjoy ! The original theatrical trailer calls James Cagney's portrayal of Marty 'The Gimp' Snyder an 'aggressive characterization'. Love Me or Leave Me is the story of Ruth Etting, a singing star in the 1920s and '30s, who got her start in Chicago nightclubs, which is where local gangster Martin Snyder first saw her. If you're only familiar with those films you should see this & you'll be impressed. This film displays all that Doris Day could have been if she had continued to find meaty roles to her acting advantage. OhYou can take this heartHeal it or break it all apartNo, this isn't fairLove me or leave me hereOh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohLove me or leave me hereOh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohLove me or leave me hereLove me baby, please'Cause I could still be the only one you needThe only one close enough to feel you breatheYeah, I could still be that place where you runInstead of the one that you're running from, oohYou can take this heartHeal it or break it all apartNo, this isn't fairLove me or leave me hereOh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohLove me or leave me hereOh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Oh-oh, oh)Love me or leave me here [9] It reached the Billboard magazine Disk Jockey chart on July 9, 1955, its only week on the chart, at #19. I never had to be convinced that Doris Day was a fine actress--from her first film ('Romance on the High Seas') which she stole from veterans like Jack Carson and Janis Paige--to 'Storm Warning' (her first dramatic role as Ginger Rogers' sister)--she never made a false move. If you're still in doubt after seeing this film, watch "Julie" sometime. Click the answer to find similar crossword clues . https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Love_Me_or_Leave_Me_(TV_series)&oldid=1149814363, Articles with Chinese-language sources (zh), Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing traditional Chinese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Golden Bloom Production Co., Ltd. , This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 15:52. \"Love Me or Leave Me,\" written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn in 1928, the title song from the soundtrack of the 1955 MGM film of the same name, was a major hit for Doris Day, who had the starring role as singer Ruth Etting. Frothy? Cynthia then returns to the scene to reclaim her place in her childrens lives. Say, love me or leave me and let me be lonely, Songs That Interpolate Love Me Or Leave Me. I am NOT a fan of Doris Day - there is just something about her that annoys me. If you're looking for facts about Ruth Etting's life, read a book, but if you're looking for supreme entertainment, don't miss this one. Love Me or Leave Me is a 1955 American biographical romantic musical drama film recounting the life story of Ruth Etting, a singer who rose from dancer to movie star. A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom. They are both schemers; the difference is, Day's Etting is more subtle about her climb to stardom, getting all the help she can from Cagney while slipping quietly under his brutish radar. At his neglected nightclub, Snyder arrives to find that Etting is performing there herself. Here he seems an even more threatening presence in a one on one situation with his protg Ruth Etting (Doris Day), a torch singer who got her start in 1920's era Chicago. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! I too can't understand why Cagney and not Day (or Mitchell come to that) got the Oscar nomination. Love Me or Leave 1970 58 m IMDb RATING 3.4 /10 21 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Soft porn anthology about several couples having sex. She marries him, though she's in love with a pianist, Marty Alderman. It wasn't until I saw it many, many years later and had gone through a lot of living that I comprehended the true magnitude of his performance. Filming began on September 16, 2012 and finished on February 17, 2013. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". This in turn weakens the relationship between the two leads as its hard to understand why Day's character has fallen so hard for her thug boyfriend, played a bit one note by Cagney. Her voice is as pleasing as ever & the songs are very enjoyable ("At Sundown", "Love Me Or Leave Me", "Shaking The Blues Away", & "Mean To Me", among others). Nina Simone believed that the person its about is her only love, and will always be the only love. "Love Me Or Leave Me" was Doris Day's MGM "extravagaza" (after several formula, cookie-cutter musicals at Warner Bros.) playing Ruth Etting a torch singer from the 1920's. Finally, he becomes so angry that he rapes her (this is suggested in the film but the scene was cut by the censors). (I recently heard Jennifer Lopez wants to re-make this film, God help us all!!). The songs as they appear in the film (all sung by Doris Day except as shown): For domestic take see also 'The Top Box-Office Hits of 1955', Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures, Everybody Loves My Baby (But My Baby Loves Nobody But Me), "The 28th Academy Awards (1956) Nominees and Winners", "AFI's 100 Years100 Passions Nominees", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Love_Me_or_Leave_Me_(film)&oldid=1149220809, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 21:51. English, Director: Music, Original Language: "Love Me Or Leave Me" has been critically lauded and publicly supported. Ella Fitzgerald included her rendition on her 1962 Verve release Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson which won a Grammy Award in 1963. Apr 26, 2005, Runtime: One wonders if he had a parent that was abusive or an Uncle or someone he had intimately observed. The music was written by Walter Donaldson and the lyrics by Gus Kahn. Not bad, not bad. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Metro Goldwyn Mayer, RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. Did I nod off or something? James Cagney was grating as Marty "The Gimp" Snyder the Chicago gangster who helped Etting attain her show biz goals. Other versions which also enjoyed popularity at this time[1] were by Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians, with a vocal by Carmen Lombardo (recorded March 20, 1929, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 1782D, with the flip side "I'm Still Caring"[2]) and by Leo Reisman and his orchestra (recorded April 22, 1929, released by Victor Records as catalog number 21966A, with the flip side "Sweet Chewaulka, Land of Sleepy Water"[3]). You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) Stay On The Right Side, Sister: Mean To Me: Everybody Loves My Baby (But My Baby Don't Love Nobody But Me) Sam, The Old Accordion Man: Shaking The Blues Away: Ten Cents A Dance: I'll Never Stop Loving You: Never Look Back: At Sundown: Love Me Or Leave Me Love Me or Leave Me looks great and comes with great production values. I agree it is occasionally frothy, and it isn't much of a biopic due to some diluting, more to do with the censorship than with the film itself. If you're not a fan of Doris Day, give this movie a viewing. Will she be accepted? Copyright Fandango. LMOLM is a scintillating musical bio, rich in production value from costumes to set pieces and beautiful stereophonic sound. The Crossword Solver found 30 answers to "Love me or leave me" singer", 4 letters crossword clue. Final episode aired on February 21, 2013 with 16 episodes total for the original Taiwan broadcast and 29 episodes for the Mainland China and Hong Kong version. [7] She does a wonderful job interpreting the classic Etting songs. The only reason I did watch it was Doris Day. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Day's recording of the song, from the soundtrack, became a major hit for her. The song was introduced in the Broadway play, Whoopee!, which opened in December 1928. A classic movie musical drama that provides more than most movie biographies. If she cant get this love, she wont try to get any other. OKeh Records (31004-1) This suspense is killing meI can't stand uncertaintyTell me now I've got to knowWhether you want me to stay or goLove me or leave meOr let me be lonelyYou won't believe me I love you onlyI'd rather be lonelyThen happy with somebody elseYou might find the nighttimeThe right time for kissingBut nighttime is my timeFor just reminiscingRegrettingInstead of forgetting with somebody else There'll be no oneUnless that someone is youI intend to be independently blueI want your loveBut I don't want to borrowTo have it today To give back tomorrowFor your love is my loveThere's no love for nobody else(bridge)There'll be no oneUnless that someone is youI intend to be independently blueI want your loveBut I don't want to borrowTo have it today And to give back tomorrowFor your love is my loveThere's no love for nobody else Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Production Co: A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom. 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