Apr 26, 2005, Runtime: When I saw "Love Me Or Leave Me" as a teenager I didn't appreciate the subtlety of his acting. It was released monaurally by Columbia Records as catalog number CL-710 on May 2, 1955, in both LP as well as 45-EP formats and became her best-selling album to date, spending 28 weeks on the Billboard magazine album chart and reaching the #1 position. Johnny continues to woo Etting, but under heavy pressure from Snyder she marries him instead. Titles . Love Me or Leave Me Alone Lyrics: I've been holdin' this in / From the very first kiss / And I've been losin' my mind / Tryna keep up like this / But we both know that there comes a time / And I . Cast & Crew Read More Charles Vidor Director Doris Day Ruth Etting James Cagney Martin Snyder Cameron Mitchell Johnny Alderman Robert Keith Bernard V. Loomis Tom Tully Frobisher Photos & Videos View All Jazz Age singer Ruth Etting (Day) had looks, ambition and a haunting, smoky voice. During the 1920s, a small-time Chicago criminal, Martin Snyder (James Cagney), discovers a beautiful dancer, Ruth Etting (Doris Day), after she's fired from her job at a nightclub. Love me or leave me and let me be lonely You won't believe me but I love you only I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else You might find the night time the right time for kissing Night time is my time for just reminiscing Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else There'll be no one unless that someone is you If you're only familiar with those films you should see this & you'll be impressed. A must for Day and Cagney fans. She looks genuinely sexy in her scenes, not a word often used to describe her screen persona. (I recently heard Jennifer Lopez wants to re-make this film, God help us all!!). James Cagney was grating as Marty "The Gimp" Snyder the Chicago gangster who helped Etting attain her show biz goals. It's such an effective performance that for once, I almost began to dislike him as an actor, which probably goes a long way to explain just how amazing he actually was. "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. The version was released as a single in 1959 by Bethlehem Records as catalog number 11021 and by Australian Parlophone Records as catalog number A-8008, with the flip side "I Loves You Porgy". Day's recording of the song, from the soundtrack, became a major hit for her. 2h 2m, Distributor: Etting declines, but Snyder's interest in her continues. When most people think of her, they think of the fluffy bedroom comedies she did with Rock Hudson, Cary Grant & James Garner. 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 Upset at sensing a relationship resuming between Etting and Johnny during their filming of a Hollywood movie, Snyder strikes her and she runs off and wants a divorce between them. I too can't understand why Cagney and not Day (or Mitchell come to that) got the Oscar nomination. It stars Ann Hsu, Chris Wang as the main leads with Albee Huang, Lee Kang-i and Alan Kuo as the supporting cast. LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME is a slightly fictionalized biography of Ruth Etting, who was quite a big singing star in the 1920s and who actually made a couple of film appearances in the early sound era. English, Director: Record August 7, 1941. James Cagney and Doris Day in Love Me or Leave Me (1955) People James Cagney, Doris Day. Will we discover her reasons for leaving years ago? The film realistically shows warts on both of the leads, and illustrates that, in spite of their better interests, they both need each other. I've never been a huge fan of Doris Day's acting abilities but she does okay here. These new songs, written specifically for the film, are "Never Look Back" by Chilton Price and "I'll Never Stop Loving You" by Nicholas Brodzsky and Sammy Cahn.[3]. In fact it's a real shame that Day didn't continue in this vein of acting, as many have said, but also, for me, that Mitchell subsided into hack television work. One wonders if he had a parent that was abusive or an Uncle or someone he had intimately observed. Under Martin's management, Ruth works her way to the top of the entertainment industry, eventually becoming a famous jazz singer and Broadway actress. DAY6 - Love me or Leave me (English Translation) Lyrics [Verse 1: Wonpil] It's all up to you I have no choice but to watch Whether to finish it or not It's all up to you now [Pre-Chorus: Young K]. Frothy? Enter a Crossword Clue Sort by Length # of Letters or Pattern To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. "Love Me or Leave Me" Sheet Music Walter Donaldson Browse our 14 arrangements of "Love Me or Leave Me." Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar and 22 others with 11 scorings and 2 notations in 12 genres. Hoping to strike double rating success with their "Inborn Pair" leads, Annie Chen and Chris Wang was then split up to film two different new romance dramas to be aired back to back. After kicking a customer for his unwelcome attention, 1920s Chicago nightclub singer and dime-a-dance girl Ruth Etting is in jeopardy of losing her job when Martin Snyder intervenes on her behalf. At his neglected nightclub, Snyder arrives to find that Etting is performing there herself. Regal After taking her from Chicago nightclubs to the Ziegfeld Follies, their violent fights result in marriage, but predictably, happiness is not forthcoming. It was an extremely complex performance. While he was cruel, vile, despicable, certainly repulsive and yet you felt at the same time he was pitiful, sad, pathetic. Love me or leave me Or let me be lonely You won't believe me, I love you only I'd rather be lonely Then happy with someone else You might find the night time The right time for kissin' But night time is my time For just reminiscin' Regrettin' instead of forgettin' With somebody else There'll be no one Unless that someone is you Beautiful, sexy, and gifted with one of the loveliest voices ever to grace the silver screen, she also had an enormous gift for light comedy that made her a superstar at Warner Bros in a series of lighter-than-air musicals as good as anything MGM and the Freed unit ever produced. Boy, am I glad I did. This film is certainly helped by Jimmy Cagney late in his career. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: According to MGM records the film earned $4,035,000 in the US and Canada and $1,597,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $595,000. Jun 10, 1955 And later on, her talent for comedy would make her a legend in three unforgettable, hilarious films co-starring her pal Rock Hudson; the first of these, PILLOW TALK, would garner Day her only Oscar nomination. Ruth Etting's performance of the song was so popular that she was also given the song to sing in the play Simple Simon, which opened in February 1930.Eleanora Fagan (April 7, 1915 July 17, 1959), professionally known as Billie Holiday, was an American jazz musician and singer-songwriter. Out of MGM, Love Me or Leave Me is directed by Charles Vidor and stars Doris Day, James Cagney & Cameron Mitchell. 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. LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME was MGM's lush and richly entertaining biography of 1920's torch singer Ruth Etting. It's impossible to pick just one Doris Day to movie to watch in your life, but if you have to choose only three, I insist you watch Romance on the High Seas, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Love Me or Leave Me. Love Me or Leave Me (1955) 73 of 130. The same year, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lena Horne also experienced success with their versions of the song. What else? Cagney's performance is less remarkable than Day's, because he had less road to travel. Everything explodes when they go to Hollywood to make a movie, and real-life scandal prevails. [11] It includes a solo in the style of J.S. 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. director of photography Film Editing by Ralph E. Winters Art Direction by Cedric Gibbons It is also possible to rent "Love Me or Leave Me" on Apple TV online and to download it on Apple TV. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. It was included on the Columbia LP, Doris Day's Greatest Hits, released in 1958, and available on CD on the Collectors Choice label. The music was written by Walter Donaldson and the lyrics by Gus Kahn. Cagney was great, but Day was phenomenal, and should've been nominated for an Oscar right alongside her co-star. Snyder had ties to show business, and took over managing her career. Charles Vidor, Producer: This film displays all that Doris Day could have been if she had continued to find meaty roles to her acting advantage. Enter the length or pattern for better results. At first enraged by what he perceives as an act of charity, Snyder finally realizes this is Etting's way of showing her appreciation, even if she can't be part of his life any longer. Written by Daniel Fuchs and Isobel Lennart, the film is loosely based on the true story of legendary 20s torch singer Ruth Etting (Day) and her rise to fame propelled by Chicago gangster Marty "The Gimp" Snyder (Cagney). Currently you are able to watch "Love Me or Leave Me" streaming on fuboTV, Urban Movie Channel or for free with ads on Crackle. Ji Qing's plan seems to backfire when Shan Shan seems to have fallen for Hao Ming for real.[2]. Day, who was loaned to MGM from Warners for this, is smoldering, intense, and sexier than she has even been on screen. Terms and Policies Now its 25 years later and one of the twins, Josephine Wyatt, is an attorney at Barnes & Barnes Law firm and engaged to the man of her dreams, Justin. Love me or leave me here [Bridge: Jade] And love me, baby, please 'Cause I could still be the only one you need The only one close enough to feel you breathe Yeah, I could still be that place. Isobel Lennart, Release Date (Theaters): Love Me Or Leave Me (Chinese: ; pinyin: Wo Zu Le Yi Ge Qing Ren) is a 2012 to 2013 Taiwanese television series created and developed by SETTV. But as Ruth's popularity grows, Martin's obsessive and controlling behavior begins to threaten her success and happiness. producer Cinematography by Arthur E. Arling . He is jealous of her success as well as a pianist (Cameron Mitchell) who loves her from afar, and the trapped Day feels like a fly in his web. Snyder, known as "The Gimp" to some because of his game leg, owns a laundry business and runs a protection racket, wielding considerable clout. I sure wish I knew. In contrast to Cagney's overblown characterisation, he subtly underplays his part and is clearly in sympatico with Day in their scenes together. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. I think the one dimensionality of the Cagney character is the central weakness here, but Love Me or Leave Me is still a film worth checking out, particularly if you're a Doris Day fan. Music. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Horrified but conflicted because of all Snyder has done for her career, Etting arranges for Loomis to bail him out of jail. You gotta see this one! Here's an actress that seems to be able to do almost anything and do it well, ie: sing, dance and act too. a different doris day but a wonderful showcase for her talents, Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering, Musical, A recording made on December 24, 1947 by Bing Crosby and John Scott Trotter's orchestra[4] was released in 1951 by Decca Records as catalog number 27667.[5]. [2] The song reached #2 on the charts in 1929. Finally, he becomes so angry that he rapes her (this is suggested in the film but the scene was cut by the censors). , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Personally, I've always thought she was one of Hollywood's few singers who really could act. The original version of the song, the biggest-selling at the time, was recorded by Ruth Etting on December 17, 1928. (2012) The story of a couple who are staying together and contemplating marriage. \"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. (Listen to her renditions of "It All Depends on You," "Never Look Back," or "Ten Cents A Dance.") 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. Doris Day runs circles around them. 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 ! Cagney's portrayal depends more on our, as viewers, knowledge of a gangster's past (particularly Cagney's gangster characters). By the way I've noticed that hardly any of the reviews here mention the young Cameron ("Buck Cannon") Mitchell as the triangular love interest. Anyone who questions Day's acting abilities should take a look at this film. Cagney suggested to producer Joe Pasternak casting Doris Day in the Etting role, after it was first offered to Ava Gardner who turned it down. I do not have any idea how close Doris Day and James Cagney came, in their portrayals, to the real characters. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. The sultry Ruth Etting has survived the test of time thanks to vintage footage of her performing in a variety of musical shorts and feature films, but for years, all most people knew about her was what they had seen in this movie. Love Me Or Leave Me Lyrics Say, love me or leave me and let me be lonely You won't believe me but I love you only I'd rather be lonley than happy with somebody else You might find the. Love me or leave me here And love me baby please cause I could still be the only one you need The only one close enough to feel you breathe Yeah I could still be that place where you run Instead of the one that you're running from, ooh You, can take this heart Heal it or break it all apart No, this isn't fair Love me or leave me here Aah-aah . The song was introduced in the Broadway musical comedy Whoopee!, which opened in December 1928. Day looks stunning, sexy and sounds great in the musical numbers. Not bad, not bad. Bach's Inventions. No syrup or sugar in this film. [1], Ji Qing (Ann Hsu) has commitment issues due to her parents' failed marriage and her father's infidelity. Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. Doris Day plays Ruth Etting, torch singer of the twenties and thirties, in this glossy MGM biopic. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. In the United Kingdom, it was released 1955 by HMV Records as catalog number B-309 (78rpm) and 7M-309 (45rpm),. Show. Cagney encounters Day while on the job, tells her he can move her into stardom after she is fired, and at first thinking he is only a masher, she finally relents and allows him to assist her. At the same time, Etting has to straighten out her love life without alienating the temperamental Snyder. 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