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If You're a Fan of the Golden Age

posted 14 years ago by ABetterDay
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You have no choice but to see this film. How great for a fan of this era to see stars like Bogart, de Havilland, etc., in roles that you would never have suspected. Even Hattie McDaniel, in a white angel-like costume, swinging in the fictional heavens. The fact that this gem only has a 7.1 IMDB rating is testament to the shortcomings of allowing anyone and everyone to cast a vote.

If you're a fan of Hollywood's Golden Age, see this extraordinary capturing of some of the day's biggest names in roles that you'd never suspect.

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[–] X-Evolutionist 14 years ago

I just watched it for the first time. My favorite part was the song and dance with Alan Hale and Jack Carson. It was nice to see these two character actors have an opportunity to shine.

It was also nice to see Olivia de Havilland sing, dance AND smile.

This movie was all in all great fun.

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[–] ABetterDay 11 years ago

Sing, dance and look very hot doing it! I thought she and Lupino were gorgeous in that number. My favorite part of the film? I think that was Bette Davis singing "Too Young or Too Old." Hard to pick just one, though. For a fan of the era, this film was a candy store.

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[–] kelkyl 11 years ago

I always love Ann in all her movies, but in this movie she is exceptionally beautiful in an long elegant white satin gown. Va va voom!

[–] mandrake62 11 years ago

Completely agree with the OP. This did give these well known actors to step our of their typical roles and characters and show what else they could do. The one that blew me away was Errol Flynn. I would have never recognized him and his refinance was delightful. I have read that Flynn did aspire to break out of his stereo typical roles and show what he could do as an actor. I think this was a taste of what he could do.

[–] hisgrandmogulhighness 9 years ago

This movie is a lot of fun to watch . . . and the music is great and memorable . . .