Higher and Higher (film)

Higher and Higher is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by Tim Whelan and starring Michèle Morgan, Jack Haley, Frank Sinatra, and Victor Borge. The film's plot revolves around a household staff who, in order to save their employer from financial ruin, attempt to pass off a scullery maid as a debutante to attract a wealthy suitor.

The film is notable for being Sinatra's first credited role in a movie, although he had previously appeared as a singer in Las Vegas Nights (1941). He performs several songs in the film, including "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Despite its star power, Higher and Higher was not a major box office success upon its initial release. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising Sinatra's performance and the musical numbers, while others criticized the plot as being weak and predictable. The film is now considered a minor entry in the filmographies of its stars, but remains of interest to Sinatra fans and those interested in 1940s Hollywood musicals. The screenplay was based on a story by Gladys Hurlbut and a play by Hurlbut and Joshua Logan.