"Mirrors" begins with one of the peppiest and most enjoyable swing tunes- -during which time you see several featured soloists in the band...including Jimmy Dorsey (a future band leader himself and brother of Tommy Dorsey) on the clarinet. This is followed by a couple songs with soloists such as Vera Van and the Eton Boys. During these songs, the band disappears and you see the singers in some music video sort of affair. The one with Van was odd as it showed her in her undergarments putting on an evening gown and accessories with the help of two maids. A more bouncy tune ("Old Grass Shack in Hawaii") is sung by the Eton Boys and Van just stands there amidst them. The scene switches and suddenly Van is dancing a hula sort of dance and the Eton Boys have also magically changed costumes. Then they sing "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans". I lost track of all the songs, they crammed so many into the film!! To me, the opening number ("China Boy") was the best...though it's all quite pleasant.
Review of Mirrors
