stated to reporters that the film "will probably do more for me than any of the others" because "I'm given the chance to act and not just be a piece of scenery." Shooting Filming started December 1953 and finished by January 1954. Reynolds later admitted having "a mad crush on" Dick Powell while making the film and that "he taught me common courtesy and to treat my crew and colleagues with equal respect." Reception Reynolds liked the film, later stating "that little comedy made $5,500,000, pulled RKO out of the red and then Howard Hughes sold the studio". It was purchased by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball in 1957. Awards The film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Music, Original Song ("Hold My Hand" sung by Don Cornell) and Best Sound, Recording (John O. Aalberg). See also List of Christmas films References External links 1954 romantic comedy films 1954 films American Christmas comedy films American romantic comedy films 1950s Christmas films 1950s English-language films Films about screenwriters American films based on plays Films directed by Frank Tashlin Films scored by Leigh Harline Films set in Los Angeles 1950s Christmas comedy films 1950s American films