Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell |
Carol (Joan Blondell), Trixie (Aline MacMahon) and Polly (Ruby Keeler) are roommates and struggling chorus girls. They are excited to learn that Barney Hopkins (Ned Sparks) is putting on another show, but disappointed when they discover he has no financial backer. But neighbor Brad (Dick Powell), an aspiring songwriter, says he has dough and wants to invest. Polly, who has a crush on Brad, is convinced that he is a infamous bank robber, but he's actually the wealthy scion of a stuffy Boston family. When Brad's brother Larry (Warren William) mistakes Carol for Polly and tries to buy her off, she decides to string him along while ruthless Trixie -- the oldest and least attractive of the trio -- sets her cap for Larry's lawyer Peabody (Guy Kibbee). Will true love conquer all? On yes, there are songs and dance numbers as well.
Ginger Rogers and chorus cuties |
Verdict: All this and Powell, too! ***.
2 comments:
How weird, my previous comment did not show up here! (Perhaps I neglected to push publish. To reiterate, I adore these magical Busby Berkeley fever dreams! Ear-way in-ay the oney-may!!
-Chris
Just read a bio of Berkeley called Buzz that I will be reviewing soon. Interesting character!
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