Description:In this Gene Kelly classic dance-musical comedy, Kelly and Sinatra plays Joe and Clarence (respectively), two navy sailors who have a few days leave in Hollywood. All Joe wants to do is to have a good time and meet up with his girl, the unseen Lola. Clarence on the other hand just wants to get a girl. They soon meet a little boy who rIn this Gene Kelly classic dance-musical comedy, Kelly and Sinatra plays Joe and Clarence (respectively), two navy sailors who have a few days leave in Hollywood. All Joe wants to do is to have a good time and meet up with his girl, the unseen Lola. Clarence on the other hand just wants to get a girl. They soon meet a little boy who ran away from home and wants to join the navy. They take him home and soon meets his young beautiful singer-wannabe aunt Susan (Kathryn Grayson). Clarence develops a crush on her, so he asks Joe to help him get Susan to like him. Soon Joe gets himself caught in between a promise to Susan to meet a big time music producer, and trying to get Clarence ready for their date. The only problem is, Joe doesn't know the music producer and he's string to fall in love with Susan himself. So whats a guy to do? Written by Taalli... (more)(less)
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Slightly overly long musical, but it's moments of greatness (Gene Kelly dancing with an animated Jerry Mouse anyone), of which there are many, make it more than worthwhile.
Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra are such a great comedic duo."
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TV (RECORDED TO DVR) / REWATCH
Date watched: 13th March, 2013
Project: Classics
Why?: Haven't seen this one in quite a while.
Director: George Sidney
Thoughts: Look at little Dean Stockwell! I had forgotten. Quite enjoyable musical.
Watch again?: Yes
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