Pal Joey (1957)
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Pal Joey
UPC: 043396079892
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"6.4. 2024 A nightclub singer Joey (Frank Sinatra) is a womanizer, but he is especially interested in two gorgeous women, Vera (Rita Hayworth), and Linda (Kim Novak). One can't blame him. The three great stars have enough charisma to carry the film, but more profound analysis of the show industry would've required a better script. "Pal Joey" is just enjoyable but very basic love triangle."
" Kim Novak, Frank Sinatra and Rita Hayworth. Promotional photo for Pal Joey (1957)."
"One of my favorite Sinatra roles showcases his acting, singing and weasling talents. Hayworth and Novak turn in memorable performances, too, in this George Sidney film."
“I have a very large soft spot in my heart for Frank Sinatra. I find his trajectory from teen idol crooner, to movie musical superstar, to well-respected dramatic actor to be an awe-inspiring run of high-quality artistry. Here in Pal Joey all of those various elements, along with Sinatra’s innate streetwise and smart-alecky impeccable cool, into one hell of an entertaining star vehicle. It’s not just a great showcase for him though, as Rita Hayworth, the Love Goddess, gets one of her last great roles as wealthy widow Vera Simpson. She slowly steals the film from Sinatra, and he knew it too as it’s partly a reason for her top billing. Her singing voice is dubbed outside of the introductions to both her numbers, but she throws herself into the musical and dance sequences with a wil” read more