Sunny Side Up | 1929 | Musical Comedy Romance

Title: Sunny Side Up | 1929 | Musical Comedy Romance Director: David Butler Studio: Fox Film Corporation Starring: Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Marjorie White, El Brendel, Mary Forbes, Peter Gawthorne, Sharon Lynn, Frank Richardson, Joe Brown, Jackie Cooper Release Date: October 3 1929 Runtime: 121 minutes Format: Black and white, sound (Movietone) Country: United States Language: English Genres: Musical Comedy Romance --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening and introduction of Molly and Bea 00:20:00 Jack’s arrival and block party 00:40:00 Molly and Jack’s developing romance 01:00:00 Southampton charity carnival 01:20:00 Jealousy and confrontation 01:40:00 Realization of love --- Summary: Sunny Side Up follows Molly Carr, a vivacious shop girl living above a New York grocery store, and her roommate Bea as they navigate life in the city. When wealthy Jack Cromwell, unhappy in his impending marriage, meets Molly at an Independence Day block party, sparks fly and romance blossoms. Their love faces obstacles, including social expectations and misunderstandings, culminating at a charity carnival where true feelings are revealed. The film blends musical numbers with romantic comedy, capturing the optimism of the Jazz Age and the transition of Hollywood from silent films to all-talking sound pictures. --- Background: Released in 1929 during the early sound era, Sunny Side Up was among the first all-talking musical comedies produced by Fox Film Corporation. Directed by David Butler and featuring original songs by B. G. DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson, the film showcases early synchronized sound technology and the enduring screen pairing of Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. It reflects the burgeoning popularity of musical cinema at the close of the 1920s. --- Trivia: Sunny Side Up was the first film in which Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell sang on screen together in a full talking picture. The film features original songs including “(Keep Your) Sunny Side Up,” “I’m a Dreamer, Aren’t We All?,” and “Turn on the Heat.” Although some early musicals experimented with color, Sunny Side Up’s sequences were primarily black and white with possible early color segments now lost. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: October 3 1929 Original Studio / Distributor: Fox Film Corporation Copyright Status: Registered Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #SunnySideUp #1929Film #Musical #Comedy #Romance #JanetGaynor #CharlesFarrell #EarlySoundFilm