Born Quote by Sammy Cahn
![“I'll remember this to my grave. We all walked into a room to see the screen tests. The first screen test was Marion Hutton's. Then came Janis Paige [who ended up with a part in the film]. Then on the screen came Doris Day. I can only tell you, the screen just exploded. There was absolutely no…” quote by Sammy Cahn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b1f/sammy-cahn-39426_born_i-ll-remember-this-to-my-grave-we-all-wa_238603.jpg)
“I'll remember this to my grave. We all walked into a room to see the screen tests. The first screen test was Marion Hutton's. Then came Janis Paige [who ended up with a part in the film]. Then on the screen came Doris Day. I can only tell you, the screen just exploded. There was absolutely no question. A great star was born and the rest is history.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral History of Hollywood Musicals, 1970s
The speaker describes witnessing a series of screen tests that revealed an extraordinary talent, culminating in the realization that a future star had emerged.
In simple terms: A future star was recognized during screen tests.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture talent early.
Themes
talent discovery
celebrity
film history
Mood
excited
reverent
Type
historical
observational
When to use this quote
- casting directors
- film studios
- talent agencies
Key Concepts
screen tests
star power
Hollywood
career breakthroughs
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify genuine talent versus fleeting hype?
- What role does audience reaction play in confirming stardom?
A Different Perspective
The assessment may be influenced by hindsight bias.
