The Best Things in Life Are Free_
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Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.
Starring
Gordon MacRae, Dan Dailey, Ernest Borgnine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Gordon MacRae stars as B.G. 'Buddy' De Sylva in The Best Things in Life Are Free.
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Year context
The Best Things in Life Are Free was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's...
The Best Things in Life Are Free is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (16)
Gordon MacRae
B.G. 'Buddy' De Sylva
Dan Dailey
Ray Henderson
Ernest Borgnine
Lew Brown
Sheree North
Kitty Kane
Tommy Noonan
Carl Frisbee
Murvyn Vye
Manny Costain
Phyllis Avery
Maggie Henderson
Larry Keating
Winfield Sheehan
Tony Galento
Fingers
NB
Norman Brooks
Al Jolson
Jacques d'Amboise
Specialty Dancer
Roxanne Arlen
Perky Nichols
Byron Palmer
Hollywood Star
LB
Linda Brace
Jeannie Henderson
PL
Patty Lou Hudson
Susie Henderson
JV
Julie Van Zandt
Patricia Van Seckland
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What is The Best Things in Life Are Free about?
Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.
How long is The Best Things in Life Are Free?
The Best Things in Life Are Free has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Best Things in Life Are Free?
The cast of The Best Things in Life Are Free includes Gordon MacRae, Dan Dailey, Ernest Borgnine, Sheree North, Tommy Noonan.
What is the rating of The Best Things in Life Are Free?
The Best Things in Life Are Free has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Music