The plot, such as it is, of this movie is best forgotten.
What is impossible to forget are the musical numbers, many of which have become American classics, like "You'd be so easy to love." Add to that Eleanor Powell's spectacular dancing, especially in the finale, which is downright breathtaking, and you have one very entertaining movie.
Sure, you could find fault here and there. The movie is too long - too much plot - and the story is too complicated.
But all of the musical and dance performances - and I do say all, including James Stewart's - are a joy to hear and behold.
I doubt they could get away with making a movie like this today. There's really not much to it. Except great music, great dancing, and - except for Frances Langford, who was very good - passable singing.
Also not to be forgotten: Reginald Gardiner's great parody of Leopold Stokowski conducting in Central Park.
Trust me, this movie will put a smile on your face.
What is impossible to forget are the musical numbers, many of which have become American classics, like "You'd be so easy to love." Add to that Eleanor Powell's spectacular dancing, especially in the finale, which is downright breathtaking, and you have one very entertaining movie.
Sure, you could find fault here and there. The movie is too long - too much plot - and the story is too complicated.
But all of the musical and dance performances - and I do say all, including James Stewart's - are a joy to hear and behold.
I doubt they could get away with making a movie like this today. There's really not much to it. Except great music, great dancing, and - except for Frances Langford, who was very good - passable singing.
Also not to be forgotten: Reginald Gardiner's great parody of Leopold Stokowski conducting in Central Park.
Trust me, this movie will put a smile on your face.