(84 min) Released 1938-04-22
Directors: George Marshall, Allan Dwan (uncredited)
Stars: Victor McLaglen, Brian Donlevy, Gypsy Rose Lee
Genres: Action | Adventure | Comedy | Music | Romance
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029902/
When I saw that Mary Martin dubbed Gypsy's singing, I was looking forward to seeing Gypsy perform. But she literally walked while the chorus danced, not walking rhythmically, nothing. I don't remember seeing that before. (The singing is nice.)
Other than the 1 nightclub number, the only thing for musical fans to savor is an early speaking performance of Lynn Bari, who's been serving in the chorus for years, and has decent roles in many (future) films. This is likely her highest billing to date; only her 5th role with a character name. I saw her among the anonymous uncredited chorus very recently.
This film is more for Action/Adventure/brawling fans. Here McLaglen can't sit at a diner counter without destroying several meals and their place settings. I don't know if this film is funny; I wasn't in the mood for what it offers.
Fox, dir. Marshall & Dwan; 5-
