This is a really good musical that was a big hit on Broadway and on film. The only version of the film (there are no stage versions, I'm aware of) is a very poor video dub on YouTube. See it! You'll enjoy it even under such miserable conditions. The performances and production are stagey, but fit the scenario. Best is Ray Bolger's enjoyable star turn as Charlie. It's also a great opportunity to see Michael Kidd's early choreography. You'll notice it's influence on Kidd's later choreography for Hello Dolly! This delightful film is not avaliable in the US due to copyright restrictions placed on it by Frank Loesser's estate with the mistaken assumptions that it is one of the composer's (so the story goes) that it's a lesser work. To deny the public from seeing this enjoyable film and one of Bolger's most famous roles is a tragedy. Thank you to the YouTuber for posting what's there.
Review of Where's Charley?
