Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaStarving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals George Macrae over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" ju... Leggi tuttoStarving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals George Macrae over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she... Leggi tuttoStarving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals George Macrae over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lul... Leggi tutto
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- The Ritz Brothers
- (as Ritz Brothers)
- Lulu Riley
- (as Louise Hovick)
- David Rubinoff
- (as Rubinoff)
- Specialty Dancers in North Winds
- (as Tip Tap and Toe)
- Theatregoer
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When the story begins, Judy (Faye) is out of work and hungry. She meets up with George (Ameche) when she cannot pay her bill at a local restaurant. He offers to help but she's too proud to accept his help. And, throughout the story, he tries to help her, as she's a playwright and he's one as well. But, since she is so proud, he has to do his kind acts on the sly.
The film is part story and part talent show. In addition to the 'comedy' from the Ritz Brothers, you have a violin solo, song and dance numbers and more...all, ostensibly part of George's new play. Some might like this, but I would have preferred a stronger story without all the distractions. Without the Ritz's and the music, I might have given this one a 7 or higher.
Faye sings the title song and "Pardon Us, We're in Love" and she's wonderful - pretty, vivacious, and she sounds great. Ameche sings in a heady tenor, but the real male pipes in the film belong to Tony Martin, the star of the Broadway show, who sounds glorious. I admit to finding the Ritz Brothers annoying, especially because their numbers seem to go on and on. However, they do have funny moments here.
Enjoyable film and a good example of a prime Fox musical.
On the other hand, Faye's delightful, sparkling one minute, soulful the next. She really deserved better musical backup. Ameche's lively and a handsome foil for Faye. No wonder they were a natural movie twosome. Their first scene together in the spaghetti emporium is a peach. Too bad the remainder doesn't equal that initial scene. Then there's the amazonian Gypsy Rose Lee who could easily have stolen the movie against someone less compelling than Faye. Too bad Lee didn't make a career of movies; she would have made a heckuva villainess. Nonetheless, in my little book, the musical's mainly for fans of the great Alice Faye, and little more.
Faye, sweet and vulnerable, plays an impoverished playwright named Judith Poe Wells, a descendant of Edgar Allan Poe, who writes plays livid with social significance and realism. She is convinced that it is her sacred duty to live up to the talent her family inherits. As the film opens, Judith accidentally meets a handsome Broadway insider named George Macrae (Ameche) in a Romano Italian restaurant when she fails to pay her plate of spaghetti. Macrae falls in love with Judith and persuades her to turn her into a showbiz sensation. But Judith is not interested in musical comedies or what she calls "usual George Macrae tripe". Rather, she wants serious dramas that depict life's struggles and harshness. Much to Judith's dismay, Macrae nevertheless tells his boss Sam Gordon (Winninger) about her play "North Winds" ("a play about the vital problems that confront womanhood in the frozen north") and ways of turning it into a musical comedy. Macrae's former girl Lulu (Gypsy Rose Lee) shows up and spoils the show by revealing something about Macrae's past and one night while he was drunk.
The Ritz Brothers, for once, are immensely enjoyable as their perform their remarkable comic acts and musical numbers. Their acts are perfectly integrated with the story. It was really a hoot to watch them. Also the film features a fantastic dance specialty by Tip, Tap, Toe, which anticipate those by Nicholas Brothers in the later Fox musicals.
Among the musical highlights, my absolute favorites are Faye's poignant rendition of the title tune (which kind of reminded me of her unforgettable "You'll Never Know" number in the classic 1943 musical "Hello, Frisco, Hello"), and the lively "Danger, Love at Work". But that's not all. Also look for "Afraid to Dream" and "Please Pardon Us We are in Love".
Don't miss "You Can't Have Everything" if you love all-time classic musicals.
Lo sapevi?
- QuizThe film debut of Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Louise Hovick).
- BlooperOn the marriage license of George Macrae and Lulu Riley; her residence is shown as 1425 W. 52 Street. However, there isn't a 1400 block on W. 52 Street,the highest is 600.
- Citazioni
Judith Wells: A little exercise won't hurt you.
George Macrae: I get all the exercise I need from going to the funerals of my athletic friends.
- Curiosità sui creditiRubinoff and his Violin
- ConnessioniReferenced in Kramer contro Kramer (1979)
- Colonne sonoreYou Can't Have Everything
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Revel
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Played during the opening and end credits
Sung by Alice Faye with David Rubinoff on violin
Reprised by The Ritz Brothers with Louis Prima and His Band
Played often in the score
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- You Can't Have Everything
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- Tempo di esecuzione
- 1h 40min(100 min)
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- 1.37 : 1