One reviewer said " I find it unbelievable that a child, who looks to be about 8, can play the "Minute Waltz", or that a 13 year old girl could sing an aria from Rigoletto". Regarding that second point, look no futher than Deanna Durbin for proof that this has been done.
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I looked up the name of the girl who played the piano --her name was Diana Lynn, also known as Dolly Loehr or Dolores Loehr..she was a child prodigy on the piano and died rather young.
shareThe pianist playing Chopin's Nocture in the background of the scene in the rain (and can also be seen in a few other places during the movie) was Dolly Loehr, who went on to be film ingenue Diana Lynn. She had some substance abuse problems and died of a cerebral hemmrrhage at the age of 46.
The child singer, Jacqueline Nash, did indeed sing the two works. Later, she changed her professional name to Gale Sherwood and was Nelson Eddy's singing partner after his split up with Jeanette MacDonald, until his death in 1967.
The young pianist was Mary Ruth Kizziar, who was seven at the time the movie was made. She left acting when she graduated from high school.
Died at age 45 of a brain hemorrhage. Had ties to money.
Interesting quote--
"Acting was my own decision, a kind of rebellion. I loathed playing piano for people and I always have. I was so young when I started; I was used and exploited, and I didn't have the courage or the brains to say 'no' to the use of whatever talents I had."
Can you fly this plane?
Surely you can't be serious.
I am serious,and don't call me Shirley