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For those who enjoy plenty of upbeat "40's Hollywood glamour" atmosphere, good musical numbers, and seeing dozens of stars of the mid 1940's, "Variety Girl" is a pleasant time-passer.
Another reviewer here left a very good review, but got their people badly mixed-up in their final paragraph. It is not Mary Hatcher, but the manically energetic Olga San Juan, in fur coat and sunglasses, who tries hard to get the attention of a famous director in the Brown Derby restaurant. The director is not Cecil B. DeMille, but Mitchell Leisen.
Mary Hatcher was gorgeous, a very good actress, and had a lovely voice which could range from Swing to operatic. Perhaps she didn't go far in movies because she looked and sang like the twin sister of Kathryn Grayson, a major star at the time, and Hollywood didn't need two almost identical beauties with operatic voices.
Another reviewer here left a very good review, but got their people badly mixed-up in their final paragraph. It is not Mary Hatcher, but the manically energetic Olga San Juan, in fur coat and sunglasses, who tries hard to get the attention of a famous director in the Brown Derby restaurant. The director is not Cecil B. DeMille, but Mitchell Leisen.
Mary Hatcher was gorgeous, a very good actress, and had a lovely voice which could range from Swing to operatic. Perhaps she didn't go far in movies because she looked and sang like the twin sister of Kathryn Grayson, a major star at the time, and Hollywood didn't need two almost identical beauties with operatic voices.
After reading so many rave reviews of "The Sixth Commandment" I was greatly looking forward to seeing it...only to discover that it was filmed using a hand-held camera. Feeling mildly nauseous and off-center, like being aboard a ship that is rolling and lurching around, I gave up after fifteen minutes. I'm glad to see that other have no problem and watched the whole thing.
I truly can't imagine what motivated the makers of this drama to use a hand-held-camera, or why they apparently think the distracting jerkiness & rolling around enhances the film. Is the idea that it makes the story seem more "real" or natural?" In my opinion, it doesn't at all - it's just irritating. If you too don't appreciate trying to watch something made with shaky hand-held cameras, be forewarned.
I truly can't imagine what motivated the makers of this drama to use a hand-held-camera, or why they apparently think the distracting jerkiness & rolling around enhances the film. Is the idea that it makes the story seem more "real" or natural?" In my opinion, it doesn't at all - it's just irritating. If you too don't appreciate trying to watch something made with shaky hand-held cameras, be forewarned.
Like most movie musicals, the story of "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" is silly & forgettable, but the wonderful Rogers & Hart score makes this film worthwhile. The upbeat vocal & orchestra arrangements, along with Jack Cole's dependably fabulous choreography ( Marilyn Monroe's favorite, he was the best in the business) ring the bell. My favorite numbers are the delightful "Have You Met Miss Jones?," the equally swinging "I've Got Five Dollars," (Jane Russell's singing is heaven) and a jazzy arrangement of "You're Drivin' Me Crazy." The blackface number is of its time. If you like this movie's kind of music, you'll find lots to enjoy here.