In perhaps her only color appearance on film, Deanna Durbin is at her prettiest, spunkiest, wittiest and romantic best. Long before Doris Day sang about her secret love to the clouds and daffodils and Jane Powell sang in a glorious meadow about a wonderful, wonderful day, Durbin sang a love song overlooking the grand canyon. She's in love with army officer Robert Paige over the objections of her senator father (Ray Collins) and runs away to follow him to California. But missing her stagecoach, she ends up on a wagon train, involved with Indians, two phony European noblemen (really petty thieves) and a handsome cowboy, pretty much winning the affections of her traveling companions, winning over the audience as well.
Some lovely Jerome Kern songs aide Durbin in her scintillating performance, surrounded by a great supporting cast. The former Aunt Polly and Auntie Em (Clara Blandick) gets some great lines in her small role as Durbin's understanding aunt. Akom Tamiroff, Leonoid Kinskey and David Bruce are also memorable in supporting parts. A subplot involving a supposed arranged marriage between chunky Thomas Gomez provides an amusing misunderstanding between Durbin and Paige. The beautiful photography, witty script and Durbin's charm makes this one a complete winner. The final reprise of the title song makes this absolutely magical.
Some lovely Jerome Kern songs aide Durbin in her scintillating performance, surrounded by a great supporting cast. The former Aunt Polly and Auntie Em (Clara Blandick) gets some great lines in her small role as Durbin's understanding aunt. Akom Tamiroff, Leonoid Kinskey and David Bruce are also memorable in supporting parts. A subplot involving a supposed arranged marriage between chunky Thomas Gomez provides an amusing misunderstanding between Durbin and Paige. The beautiful photography, witty script and Durbin's charm makes this one a complete winner. The final reprise of the title song makes this absolutely magical.