Jane Russell does look great in "The French Line", and she wears some smashing outfits, a few of which probably pushed the boundaries of censorship at that era. She doesn't manage to make us believe that she has fallen madly in love with Gilbert Roland, though - but who can hold that against her? Roland - or Roland's character in the film, if you prefer - is sleazy, charmless, and old. And in the supporting cast, Arthur Hunnicutt plays an insufferable Texas caricature. The story is stupid, the songs are forgettable and the comedy never really starts - so all you're left with is Jane, who, in this case, is not quite enough for "The French Line" to merit a recommendation. *1/2 out of 4.
Review of The French Line
