Three Little Words

Plot Summary

Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner Jessie Brown, and Kalmar and Jessie prevent Ruby from getting married to the wrong girls. But due to the fact that Ruby has caused a backer's withdrawal for a Kalmar play, they end their professional relationship.

Top Cast

Fred Astaire Bert Kalmar

Red Skelton Harry Ruby

Vera-Ellen Jessie Brown Kalmar

Arlene Dahl Eileen Percy

Keenan Wynn Charlie Kope