Sothern was a talented actress who was often wasted in movies. That was certainly the case here, even through she has the lead role.
She could sing, but is only given one very forgettable song.
She could dance, but doesn't get a chance to here.
And the script here is a disaster.
We know the moment we see Paul Cavanagh that he must be up to something bad, because he was always cast as a vilain. We never find out, however, why he needs to break up Ava Gardner's marriage to Tom Drake to steal her money. This movie is often short on necessary plot points like that.
Ava Gardner is completely wasted here. She has no personality whatsoever. She isn't even made up to be the beautiful woman she was. A complete waste.
Nothing ever comes of the bandleader's interest in Maisie.
Finally, at the end, we get a funny scene with Byron Foulger when he loses his glasses. But that's about it.
Even if you like Sothern, you can skip this movie.
She could sing, but is only given one very forgettable song.
She could dance, but doesn't get a chance to here.
And the script here is a disaster.
We know the moment we see Paul Cavanagh that he must be up to something bad, because he was always cast as a vilain. We never find out, however, why he needs to break up Ava Gardner's marriage to Tom Drake to steal her money. This movie is often short on necessary plot points like that.
Ava Gardner is completely wasted here. She has no personality whatsoever. She isn't even made up to be the beautiful woman she was. A complete waste.
Nothing ever comes of the bandleader's interest in Maisie.
Finally, at the end, we get a funny scene with Byron Foulger when he loses his glasses. But that's about it.
Even if you like Sothern, you can skip this movie.