I enjoyed Francis Langford in "All American Coed," so I was expecting another enjoyable romp here. It wasn't nearly as good.
I appreciate the feminist edge, especially considering the time. Langford has surrounding herself with young and pretty women and the men only play minor roles on the edges. Her choice of family or career was one faced by a lot of women in those days. I think women in the theater audience probably related to her quite well. She has a rather ordinary, but sincere look, unlike the glamorous Hollywood would-be starlets around her.
Unfortunately, the women seem to be there mostly to praise how talented a songstress Langford is, as opposed to their own talentless selves. They really aren't given much else to do. Iris Adrian, an hilarious actress who was in over 100 movies in small roles does some excellent work here, keeping at least her scenes bubbly and light. Ariel Heath, as Sue, stands out. She was quite beautiful. Unfortunately, except for six or seven bit parts, this small supporting role was her movie career.
The problem with the movie is the dilemma. Langford has to decide to try to continue as a poor, often rejected would be singer or marry a millionaire from her home town. This is not much of a problem. Being cynical, I would have suggested marrying the guy and divorcing him after a year and returning to New York with a million in alimony.
The three musical-dance numbers in the movie suggest more of a high school musical spirit than a hit Broadway show. Langford has a good voice, but none of the songs are hit material.
This movie seems strictly for Langford fans and perhaps for those studying low budget films aimed at women from the 40's.
I appreciate the feminist edge, especially considering the time. Langford has surrounding herself with young and pretty women and the men only play minor roles on the edges. Her choice of family or career was one faced by a lot of women in those days. I think women in the theater audience probably related to her quite well. She has a rather ordinary, but sincere look, unlike the glamorous Hollywood would-be starlets around her.
Unfortunately, the women seem to be there mostly to praise how talented a songstress Langford is, as opposed to their own talentless selves. They really aren't given much else to do. Iris Adrian, an hilarious actress who was in over 100 movies in small roles does some excellent work here, keeping at least her scenes bubbly and light. Ariel Heath, as Sue, stands out. She was quite beautiful. Unfortunately, except for six or seven bit parts, this small supporting role was her movie career.
The problem with the movie is the dilemma. Langford has to decide to try to continue as a poor, often rejected would be singer or marry a millionaire from her home town. This is not much of a problem. Being cynical, I would have suggested marrying the guy and divorcing him after a year and returning to New York with a million in alimony.
The three musical-dance numbers in the movie suggest more of a high school musical spirit than a hit Broadway show. Langford has a good voice, but none of the songs are hit material.
This movie seems strictly for Langford fans and perhaps for those studying low budget films aimed at women from the 40's.