What compels me to write a review on a film I have little enthusiasm for. Well, the rating IMDb has given this film for one thing. Another is the star of this film who seems to have a fervent following here. The synopsis has been covered many times so I will simply say it is a vehicle for Marion Davies to do her stuff.
First of all I appreciate Marion's fans are willing to bump the rating up on this film but this is not an 8.1 movie as it is currently rated at IMDb. This was my first exposure to Marion Davies. This film is her show. She sings, she dances, she acts. I was not particularly impressed by her, except for a boundless energy she manages to carry throughout the film. And the fact the film moves along nicely and is never dull. I was wondering if I had missed something and gave the film to my wife to watch. She has a large collection of vintage musicals. Her opinion was more critical than mine. Marion can't sing, she can't dance and her acting is a little over the top.
Now before all the Marion Davies fans tar and feather me, let me say this. This review is aimed more at people who are not familiar with her. Try a Marion Davies film out, maybe you will like her as many people do.
First of all I appreciate Marion's fans are willing to bump the rating up on this film but this is not an 8.1 movie as it is currently rated at IMDb. This was my first exposure to Marion Davies. This film is her show. She sings, she dances, she acts. I was not particularly impressed by her, except for a boundless energy she manages to carry throughout the film. And the fact the film moves along nicely and is never dull. I was wondering if I had missed something and gave the film to my wife to watch. She has a large collection of vintage musicals. Her opinion was more critical than mine. Marion can't sing, she can't dance and her acting is a little over the top.
Now before all the Marion Davies fans tar and feather me, let me say this. This review is aimed more at people who are not familiar with her. Try a Marion Davies film out, maybe you will like her as many people do.