Complete credited cast: | |||
Fred Astaire | ... | Fred Atwell aka Fred Burton | |
Joan Leslie | ... | Joan Manion | |
Robert Benchley | ... | Phil Harriman | |
Robert Ryan | ... | Reginald Fenton | |
Elizabeth Patterson | ... | Mrs. Fisher | |
Marjorie Gateson | ... | Canteen Hostess | |
Freddie Slack | ... | Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra | |
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Freddie Slack and His Orchestra | ... | Freddie Slack's Orchestra |
Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter. Written by Diana Hamilton <hamilton@gl.umbc.edu>
I love this movie. Great, funny dance routines and a nice, light plotline which somehow keeps you smiling all the way through. Great songs by Johnny Mercer like "Shining Hour" and "I've Got a Lot in Common With You!" Joan Leslie and Fred Astaire have a great chemistry and their dances hold dramatic interest as well. Great writing, with a nice performance by Robert Benchley.
Definitely one of Astaire's best. But consider that I hate all his dances with Cyd Charisse. Joan Leslie is funny and cute and keeps Fred smiling. She keeps up with Fred nicely in the dance routines which are nice and light for the most part. Best dance routine is "I've Got A Lot In Common With You!" The songs have those great Johnny Mercer lyrics.. Definitely a winner!