While the stories differ enough that it cannot be considered a direct remake, "Sing Me a Love Song" was re-worked five years later as "The Devil and Miss Jones" and it is a classic. "Sing Me a Love Song" is a decent film...but the later film is much funnier and better written. Plus, while James Melton had a terrific singing voice in the movie, "The Devil and Miss Jones" is better because it's not a musical at all...just a wonderful comedy.
J. J. Haines Jr. Is set to take over the company business following his father's death. However, instead of just stepping into the office to run the department store, he decides to try working as a regular employee in order to see what it's like working there. During his time working in the music department, he becomes a well liked guy...and his new friends have no idea who he actually is.
"Sing Me a Love Song" is still a very good film...well written and the singing isn't too invasive. But the idea works so much better in the later movie. My advice? See them both!! One is a true classic...the other still a very good film. It sure helps that so many familiar character actors are in this First National release...such as Walter Catlett, Allen Jenkins, Nat Pendleton, Hugh Herbert and Zasu Pitts.
J. J. Haines Jr. Is set to take over the company business following his father's death. However, instead of just stepping into the office to run the department store, he decides to try working as a regular employee in order to see what it's like working there. During his time working in the music department, he becomes a well liked guy...and his new friends have no idea who he actually is.
"Sing Me a Love Song" is still a very good film...well written and the singing isn't too invasive. But the idea works so much better in the later movie. My advice? See them both!! One is a true classic...the other still a very good film. It sure helps that so many familiar character actors are in this First National release...such as Walter Catlett, Allen Jenkins, Nat Pendleton, Hugh Herbert and Zasu Pitts.