"The Seven Little Foys" stars Bob Hope as legendary vaudeville comedian Eddie Foy. As with many bio-pics, great liberties are taken with the truth here...you may want to go to Wikipedia to read about the real story of Foy's romantic life and courtship...which is at variance with what is presented here...although it is entertaining. Once married, the Foys begin a family -- 7 in all -- but then Foy's wife dies while he is on the road. The film does cover the infamous Iroquois Theater Fire, where Foy was considered a hero. The movie is mostly about the ups and downs of taking a family act on the road.
I sort of felt that Bob Hope was "walking through" this part...not his best role, but he does okay. The highlight of the film is the legendary dance routine with Hope (as Foy) and James Cagney, who reprises his role as George M. Cohan. Most of the film is very watchable, but not great. But this dance routine is a must-see.
The supporting cast is not very notable, although George Tobias is very good as the agent, and its nice to see Billy Gray (Bud on "Father Knows Best") as one of the sons.
I remembered this film as being better than when I recently viewed it. Very watchable, though not memorable...except for the dance routine. Probably not one for the DVD shelf unless you're a big fan of Bob Hope.
I sort of felt that Bob Hope was "walking through" this part...not his best role, but he does okay. The highlight of the film is the legendary dance routine with Hope (as Foy) and James Cagney, who reprises his role as George M. Cohan. Most of the film is very watchable, but not great. But this dance routine is a must-see.
The supporting cast is not very notable, although George Tobias is very good as the agent, and its nice to see Billy Gray (Bud on "Father Knows Best") as one of the sons.
I remembered this film as being better than when I recently viewed it. Very watchable, though not memorable...except for the dance routine. Probably not one for the DVD shelf unless you're a big fan of Bob Hope.