Music for Millions (1944)

During World War II, God-fearing Margaret O’Brien moves in with her pregnant, older sister June Allyson who lives with other female members of Jose Iturbi’s orchestra in a boarding house. The duo must keep Margaret hidden from the boarding house matron, contend with a surly band leader, and endure telegram-stealing housemates. I wouldn’t have cast O’Brien and Allyson as sisters based on looks, but they certainly are matched in their perky earnestness. The film tries to bite off too many pieces and would have been better just focusing on the sisters’ relationship.  

Oscar Nomination: Best Writing, Original Screenplay