This silly Republic musical is worth seeing for two reasons. One, it introduced the number, "I've Heard That Song Before," by Styne and Cahn, which went on to become popular. Second, the students at the college give with the slangy jive talk of the period such as "Take a reef in your garter, sister".
The fact that World War II is happening is not brought in until nearly the end, when a less memorable song, " You've Got to Study, Buddy," emphasizes the need for brains as part of the national defense effort.
The fact that World War II is happening is not brought in until nearly the end, when a less memorable song, " You've Got to Study, Buddy," emphasizes the need for brains as part of the national defense effort.
