Sinatra November Film Moments

November is a fine month for Frank Sinatra film moments. 


On Nov 9, 1945 the powerful 10 min short film, The House I Live In was released, featuring Frank as himself, singing the patriotic theme song promoting intolerance, and winning him an honorary Academy Award. 

Guys and Dolls Cast
Guys and Dolls Cast

Ten years later, on November 3rd, 1955, the musical Guys and Dolls premiered with Sinatra as Nathan Detroit, co starring with Marlon Brando. 

Guys and Dolls earned two Golden Globe awards, Best Motion Picture and Best Actress Jean Simmons.

Jean Simmons, Marlon Brando
Jean Simmons, Marlon Brando

The same year, a day later, on November 4th, the romantic comedy The Tender Trap hit theaters, with Frank headlining with Debbie Reynolds. 


The song The Tender Trap written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and sung by Sinatra, became a Billboard chart topper, rising to No. 7!

Lady in Cement
Lady in Cement

Last but not least, November 1968, Lady in Cement emerged as a mystery crime flick with Frank returning as private investigator, Tony Rome, along side Raquel Welch, which was a sequel to the 1967 production of Tony Rome. 

What a month for Frank!