The "but" here is that if there was any question as to the quality acting done by Billie Burke, that is answered here. Lousy.
On the other hand, the movie is carried by one factor alone -- the delightful characterization by Frank Morgan. Of course, nothing much new here...Frank Morgan usually played Frank Morgan...and that's why we liked him. As with many of his MGM B films, Morgan wasn't given much to work with. A story line which could have been made into a pretty decent film...but wasn't...and that's why it's a B movie. A few of Morgan's MGM B films were pretty good...this one really wasn't. Morgan really shined as the lead supporting actor in many of MGM's A movies.
You'll see faces of quite a few character actors here that you'll recognize, though none stand out. It's just "that" kind of picture.
So, enjoy Frank Morgan, and find interesting that the Good Witch and the Wizard Of Oz are playing together one more time...and right after "The Wizard Of Oz".
On the other hand, the movie is carried by one factor alone -- the delightful characterization by Frank Morgan. Of course, nothing much new here...Frank Morgan usually played Frank Morgan...and that's why we liked him. As with many of his MGM B films, Morgan wasn't given much to work with. A story line which could have been made into a pretty decent film...but wasn't...and that's why it's a B movie. A few of Morgan's MGM B films were pretty good...this one really wasn't. Morgan really shined as the lead supporting actor in many of MGM's A movies.
You'll see faces of quite a few character actors here that you'll recognize, though none stand out. It's just "that" kind of picture.
So, enjoy Frank Morgan, and find interesting that the Good Witch and the Wizard Of Oz are playing together one more time...and right after "The Wizard Of Oz".