The movie was written by Lamar Trotti and directed by Walter Lang. The title song, With a Song in My Heart, became famous in the UK as the theme to the long-running BBC radio show, Family Favourites.
It won the Academy Award for Original Music Score and was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Susan Hayward), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Thelma Ritter), Best Costume Design, Color and Best Sound, Recording.