Two Weeks with Love


Two Weeks with Love is a 1950 romantic musical film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was directed by Roy Rowland and based on story by John Larkin, who co-wrote the screenplay with Dorothy Kingsley.
Set in the early 20th century, the film focuses on the Robinson family. Patti and Melba, the daughters, are both accomplished in the performing arts, while the Robinson boys love fireworks and mischief. Mrs. Robinson is charming and very wise in the ways of young love. The Robinson family leaves their home in New York City to stay at "Kissimmee in the Catskills," a resort hotel in upstate New York, where love strikes both of the Robinson daughters.

Cast

According to MGM records, the film made $1,695,000 in the US and Canada and $1,100,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $199,000.
When the 1914 song "Aba Daba Honeymoon" became a huge hit after the release of this film, MGM sent Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter on a multicity personal appearance tour of Loews theaters to capitalize on its success, beginning in Washington, D.C.
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
Two Weeks with Love, the soundtrack album to this film, was issued in a 10-inch LP format on MGM Records catalog E-530. All tracks are backed by the M-G-M Studio Orchestra under the direction of George Stoll.

Track listing

Side one

  1. "A Heart That's Free" – performed by Jane Powell
  2. "Row, Row, Row" – performed by Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter
  3. "Oceana Roll" – performed by Jane Powell

    Side two

  4. "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" – performed by Jane Powell
  5. "Aba Daba Honeymoon" – performed by Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter
  6. "My Hero" – performed by Jane Powell

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