Most of the reviews here are not great, but I think they are missing the purpose for this movie. I saw it recently on Lucille Ball day on TCM.
The year was 1943 in the middle of WW II. Millions of young men were fighting for theirs and our lives. This movie was meant to entertain them in very difficult times. This colorful movie is brimming with beautiful women in striking dresses. Also, included was a variety of pop radio musicians of the time, including Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (featuring Buddy Rich and Ziggy Elman), Dick Haymes, Jo Stafford, The Pied Pipers, and Six Hits and a Miss. Dancing was provided by Gene Kelly with comedy by Red Skelton, Rags Ragland and a young Zero Mostel. Virginia O'Brien's performance of "Salome" was a standout.
Lucy was at her loveliest though her comic talents had yet to be discovered. She was a pinup girls for the G. I.'s.
One sad note. I think this may have been the last movie some of our soldiers ever saw. I hope this entertained them.
The year was 1943 in the middle of WW II. Millions of young men were fighting for theirs and our lives. This movie was meant to entertain them in very difficult times. This colorful movie is brimming with beautiful women in striking dresses. Also, included was a variety of pop radio musicians of the time, including Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (featuring Buddy Rich and Ziggy Elman), Dick Haymes, Jo Stafford, The Pied Pipers, and Six Hits and a Miss. Dancing was provided by Gene Kelly with comedy by Red Skelton, Rags Ragland and a young Zero Mostel. Virginia O'Brien's performance of "Salome" was a standout.
Lucy was at her loveliest though her comic talents had yet to be discovered. She was a pinup girls for the G. I.'s.
One sad note. I think this may have been the last movie some of our soldiers ever saw. I hope this entertained them.