9. The Toast of _______ (1950)
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Answer:
New Orleans
"The Toast of New Orleans", starring Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson, Rita Moreno, and David Niven and directed by Norman Taurog, is a 1950 romantic musical about Pepe Abellard Duvalle, a carefree Cajun fisherman with a powerful singing voice, discovered by a famous opera diva, Suzette Micheline. As Pepe is groomed for stardom in the opera, he struggles to adapt to high society and maintain his down-to-earth nature. Romance blooms between him and Suzette, but their clashing worlds and ambitions threaten to pull them apart. The movie is filled with vibrant music and humor, and the song "Be My Love" was nominated for the Best Music, Original Song Academy Award.