Viewed as a talent showcase this rates high because of the talent of some of the participants. For example, Buddy Rich's drum solo is pure dynamite captured on the screen.
Melchior was a talented singer, but only in opera. He was not an actor, but he has the happiest looking "happyface" you ever saw when he smiles. There is also a young man named Jerry Scott who displays good talent singing "operetta" style, which seems a bit misplaced in the resort setting.
Of course, Esther Williams displays her aquatic talents. In a couple of scenes, you will notice that Van Johnson had some true acting ability (on display here but unexpectedly so in this movie). Johnson and Williams worked well together.
The plot is bland and predictable (I said the word "annullment" about one hour before it was uttered on the screen). This movie could have been too "cutesy" (Spring Byington, a bunch of kids), but is rescued by the individual talent, nice color photography and some good scenery.
Melchior was a talented singer, but only in opera. He was not an actor, but he has the happiest looking "happyface" you ever saw when he smiles. There is also a young man named Jerry Scott who displays good talent singing "operetta" style, which seems a bit misplaced in the resort setting.
Of course, Esther Williams displays her aquatic talents. In a couple of scenes, you will notice that Van Johnson had some true acting ability (on display here but unexpectedly so in this movie). Johnson and Williams worked well together.
The plot is bland and predictable (I said the word "annullment" about one hour before it was uttered on the screen). This movie could have been too "cutesy" (Spring Byington, a bunch of kids), but is rescued by the individual talent, nice color photography and some good scenery.