1h 22min | Comedy, Musical | 19 January 1949
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Stars: Gloria Jean, Jimmy Lydon, John Hubbard, Elinor Donahue, Irene Ryan.
Harold Belfer ... choreographer (as Hal Belfer)
Watched online, poor print.
Soundtracks lists 6 songs. The violin concerto was played by a young woman violinist, perhaps a music student of GJ. All others were likely sung by GJ, or perhaps a student. GJ sang frequently.
GJ is the young woman who leaves home. She works as a private music tutor. Home is a farm; she comes to the city near cousins, but doesn't live with them because her home is also her workplace. They are shocked, as are their social acquaintances/friends. GJ expected she was (pre?)engaged to a cousin, but he'd recently become engaged to a snobbish girl. GJ is friendly with a straight-laced older cousin who has her cap set for a certain fellow, but he's attracted to GJ.
Financial disaster also befalls her cousins, and she helps them cope.
Everyone gets what they deserve in the end.
I'm surprised that in '48/49 the studios are reaching back to olden days to make musicals. At least this one has Louisa May Alcott's novel to advertise. Makes me wonder what's on TV this year, since TV was part of the decline in film attendance in '48.
Vinson Pictures, distr. Eagle-Lion Films, dir. Dreifuss; 6
