Astaire plays a classical stage musical star that hasn't had a hit for years. He is persuaded by his friends to star in a new musical they have written which is to be directed by pretentious entrepreneur Jack Buchanan, who wants to change a few things turning it into the Faust legend with music.
One of the better MGM musicals of the fifties which has quite a few fun songs and a couple of good dance numbers. It's strength though is its largely sugar free script, a jolly if predictable story, enjoyable stars particular Charisse and Buchanan and a great sense of humour with some killer one liners. Fun.
One of the better MGM musicals of the fifties which has quite a few fun songs and a couple of good dance numbers. It's strength though is its largely sugar free script, a jolly if predictable story, enjoyable stars particular Charisse and Buchanan and a great sense of humour with some killer one liners. Fun.