Word: technicolors
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Gang's All Here," starring Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, Phil Baker, etc., in technicolor...
...technicolor picture, though...
First released some ten years ago as a horror film with Lon Chaney displaying his acid-distorted profile, "Phantom of the Opera" has had its face lifted, this time the gruesome details being definitely in a minor role. The new technicolor production's efforts are centered on the operatic background and on a cleverly handled romance, rather than depending on sheer horror to draw, the flocks to the box-office. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable picture, thanks to well proportioned bits of music, color, comedy, horror, and yes, even romance...
...Great beyond. Question is--Does Ameche go to the Devil or not? Requirement for the entering class into Hell is a thoroughly abominable life, and Ameche telling of his past villainy to numberless females seems to qualify. The women in his life, beginning with Victorian plush-and-tessels Technicolor scenics occupy the major portion of this escapist film. But unfortunately enough, Ameche's caddishness, elopements, and double dealings aren't enough. This comedy is good for chuckies, and makes hell thoroughly attractive. The film has a good supporting cast, and rambles on pleasantly despite some dull moments. Recommended...
George Abbott's Broadway play "Best Foot Forward" has been turned into one of the best musical comedy films of the year. Although the picture requires a good deal of imagination on the part of the audience for fall enjoyment it makes up for this evident weakness by fine Technicolor and of course by the presence of Harry James. The James band is not hidden away in the near distant scenery and plays nine songs. Maestro Harry cracks a few jokes and pushes his trumpet around the dance floor several times...