The Continental (song) The Continental (song) "The Continental" is a song written by Con Conrad with lyrics by Herb Magidson, and was introduced by Ginger Rogers in the 1934 film, "The Gay Divorcee". "The Continental" was the first song to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Major record hits at the time of introduction included Jolly Coburn and Leo Reisman. In 1952 Harry James released a recording on the album "Hollywood's Best" (Columbia B-319 and CL-6224) with Rosemary Clooney on vocals. A later version by Maureen McGovern reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1976. Steve Howe recorded it
Kitty Foyle (film) Ginger Rogers reprising her role. Rogers also starred in the April 6, 1946, adaptation heard on "Academy Award Theater". On March 3, 1947, it was produced for "The Screen Guild Theater" starring Olivia de Havilland. Kitty Foyle was also a TV soap opera starring Kathleen Murray as Kitty Foyle. Streaming audio Kitty Foyle (film) Kitty Foyle, subtitled "The Natural History of a Woman", is a 1940 film starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, and James Craig, which is based on Christopher Morley's 1939 bestseller also titled "Kitty Foyle". Ginger Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of