from '' Carmen '' Music by Georges Bizet Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy Sung by Deanna Durbin Written by Cole Porter Sung by Deanna Durbin Music by Jimmy McHugh Lyrics by Herb Magidson Sung by Deanna Durbin Music by Amy Woodforde-Finden Lyrics by Lawrence Hope Sung by Deanna Durbin A contemporary review in '' Variety '' , noted that " In ' Hers to Hold ' , Deanna Durbin successfully and permanently completes transition from cinematic sub-deb to young ladyhood . ... Durbin again demonstrates capabilities in carrying acting responsibilities of lead , with her four song numbers neatly spotted along the way . " The review also indicated , " Story , although lightly contrived , generates audience attention through the deft business generously inserted in the script and carried through via direction . " Although concentrating on the aviation aspects of the production , aviation film historian James M. Farmer in '' Celluloid Wings : The Impact of Movies on Aviation '' ( 1984 ) , characterized that '' Hers to Hold '' ( was ) " a lightweight formula romance . " The song " Say a Pray ' r for the Boys Over There " from '' Hers to Hold '' was nominated for Best Song at the 16th Academy Awards
16th Academy Awards
16th Academy Awards
Hers to Hold