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After being visited by an old friend, a woman recalls her true love, the man she met and lost years ago.After being visited by an old friend, a woman recalls her true love, the man she met and lost years ago.After being visited by an old friend, a woman recalls her true love, the man she met and lost years ago.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
Todd Karns
- Her escort
- (as Tod Karns)
Phillip Pine
- Sgt. Lucey
- (as Philip Pine)
Barbara Wooddell
- Red Cross receptionist
- (as Barbara Woodell)
Sam Ash
- Football Game Spectator
- (uncredited)
Neville Brand
- Football Game Spectator
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaDespite several failed attempts to film the novel "The Catcher in the Rye," this remains the only film adaptation of a fictional work written by J.D. Salinger. It was adapted from his short story "Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut," found in the volume "Nine Stories." Salinger was incredibly disappointed with the changes made to his original story and never again allowed any of his work to be adapted for film.
- GoofsAfter the December 7, 1941 football game at the Polo Grounds, Eloise is climbing the stairs to the train platform, and the ends of her head scarf are out.. In the next shot, the ends of her scarf are tucked inside her coat. (A double was probably used at the Polo Grounds as Eloise's face is not seen climbing the stairs, and Susan Hayward was used in the next shots done at the studio.)
- Quotes
Eloise Winters: I was a good girl once.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show: Gracie's Checking Account (1950)
Featured review
Susan Hayward and Dana Andrews will take you to the heights of joy and deepest despair as two lovers who are forced to live a lifetime in a few weeks as America enters World War II. As the film begins, the war is over and Eloise Winters (Hayward) is married to college sweetheart Lou Wengler (Kent Smith). A visit from college roommate Mary Jane (Lois Wheeler) prompts Hayward to relive the wartime memory of her true love, Walt Dreiser (Andrews). You will be enchanted by Andrews and Hayward's first meeting when sparks fly and an extremely handsome, charming Andrews sweeps Hayward off her feet to the tune of Victor Young's heart stirring theme. I dare say no man looked better on the 1940s screen than the sophisticated, yet easy-going Dana Andrews in this film. Nominated for an Academy Award, Hayward is exceptional in her ability to wear her emotions as a woman deeply in love. Don't miss whimsical moments with outstanding characters actors Robert Keith and Jessie Royce Landis as Hayward's parents. Based on a story by J.D. Salinger, "My Foolish Heart" is a fine film to curl up with on a rainy Sunday afternoon to relive the first blush of your one true love.
- Elizabeth-40
- Dec 6, 1999
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- Also known as
- Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut
- Filming locations
- Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(background outside deli)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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