Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kathryn Grayson | ... | Kathryn Jones | |
Gene Kelly | ... | Pvt. Eddie Marsh | |
Mary Astor | ... | Hyllary Jones | |
John Boles | ... | Col. Bill Jones | |
Ben Blue | ... | Chuck Polansky | |
Frances Rafferty | ... | Marie Corbino | |
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Mary Elliott | ... | Helen Corbino |
Frank Jenks | ... | Sgt. Koslack | |
Frank Sully | ... | Alan | |
Dick Simmons | ... | Capt. Fred Avery | |
Ben Lessy | ... | Silent Monk | |
Mickey Rooney | ... | Mickey Rooney - Emcee at the Show | |
Judy Garland | ... | Judy Garland | |
Red Skelton | ... | Red Skelton | |
Eleanor Powell | ... | Eleanor Powell |
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
This 1943 Classic film clearly showed how Hollywood supported our Armed Forces during World War II and there are so many talented actors appearing in this film who all gave great performances with their talented gifts.
Always enjoyed the great singing talent of Lena Horne who appeared in many Musicals during the 1940's and one of her famous songs was "Stormy Weather". I use to live in St. Albans, Queens, New York and she was a neighbor. Lena was the pioneer of Black entertainers who started to break into the Hollywood scene and finally it was accomplished.
Naturally, the War was going on and this was a picture that was created to cheer our Fighting Men and it also was a propaganda film to cheer up the American Citizens with a cast of hundreds of famous actors. Enjoyed seeing a very little known actress who is now 91 years of age, Marsha Hunt who was very young and attractive in the film, she was only 26 years of age.
Don't miss this film, it is really a gem of a gem. Enjoy