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6.2/10   11 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Bradford Ropes (original screenplay) and
F. Hugh Herbert (original screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
15 October 1940 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
HIT TUNES - "In the Cool of the Evening" - "Make Yourself at Home" - "Sing Low, Sweet Rhythm" - "Who Am I" more
Plot:
A small radio station is saved of getting bankrupt by a backer, who invests money for a TV equipment... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. more
NewsDesk:
Dancer Ann Miller Dies at 81
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User Reviews:
Grade B musical sparked by Hugh Herbert's antics and Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Gang more (5 total)

Cast

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Kenny Baker ... David Farraday
Frances Langford ... Pat Abbott

Hugh Herbert ... Ferdinand Farraday
Mary Boland ... Emily Potter

Ann Miller ... Anabelle Potter
Patsy Kelly ... Judy Abbott

Phil Silvers ... Charlie Moore
Sterling Holloway ... Soda Clerk
Donald MacBride ... Harrison
Barnett Parker ... Mr. Pasley
Franklin Pangborn ... Carter
Six Hits and a Miss ... Singing Group
Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals ... Harmonica Band
Borrah Minevitch ... Borrah Minevitch, Harmonica Rascals Leader
Jan Garber ... Jan Garber, Band Leader
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Romance and Rhythm (USA) (reissue title)
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Runtime:
88 min | USA:60 min (1953 re-release)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Soundtrack:
Swing Low, Sweet Rhythm more

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Grade B musical sparked by Hugh Herbert's antics and Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Gang, 12 February 2001
4/10

This is another of those B musicals from the forties with a dumb plot line and lots of songs. The only real treats here are the hilarious antics of that king of the illogical, Hugh Herbert, who gets much screen time and the introduction of Johnny Puleo and His Harmonica Gang, always a delight. Ann Miller in an early role plays a straight role but does get to dance some and show her stuff. Only watch if you're a fan of one or all of these three. It got Oscar noms for score and song, but frankly I don't think it deserved them.

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