The two girls are sisters, Patsy (June Allyson) and Jean (Gloria DeHaven), who both have eyes for the same sailor, John (Van Johnson). That's the plot that ties things together, but this film features as many musical performances as the studio could put into the plot, and those are reason enough for watching.
All three leads are new screen stars, and it is fun to see them so early in their careers. I found DeHaven to be a revelation.
In addition to the vocalizing of the two sisters, the studio saw fit to include plenty of its talented acts in support, like the orchestras of Xavier Cugat and Harry James, Gracie Allen, Lena Horne, Jose Iturbi, and Jimmy Durante. The big band performances, in particular, are very strong.
In addition to all the musical numbers there is even a fashion show, thanks to a clever dream sequence. Unfortunately, this film is not in color.
All three leads are new screen stars, and it is fun to see them so early in their careers. I found DeHaven to be a revelation.
In addition to the vocalizing of the two sisters, the studio saw fit to include plenty of its talented acts in support, like the orchestras of Xavier Cugat and Harry James, Gracie Allen, Lena Horne, Jose Iturbi, and Jimmy Durante. The big band performances, in particular, are very strong.
In addition to all the musical numbers there is even a fashion show, thanks to a clever dream sequence. Unfortunately, this film is not in color.