Clarence Kolb, Franklin Pangborn, Fred Astaire

Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fiancee, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr. Flagg. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with Dr. Flagg...( read more  read more... ). When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.

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Unrated, 83 min.

Directed by: Mark Sandrich

Release Date: September 2, 1938

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DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006

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  • February 21, 2008
    Never saw this before. Why? No idea. I'm a Turner fanatic, for one. Is this the first time they've shown this?

    Whatever, I'm glad I saw this before I die. There are not a whole lotta movies I'd ever say that about, boy. In fact, there are way more movies where I'd more l

    ...( read more)ikely say I'm sorry I actually saw that one before I died. Wasted time, you know?

    You know that sport? I think it's called something like "urban jumping" or "urban freestyle" or maybe even "urban freestyle jumping"? The stuntmen in the newest James Bond movie do a great job of it. Climbing all over the landscape, sliding down stairs, jumping through windows. Exciting stuff. If I weren't 107, I'd give that sport a try. Anyway, I just want to say that Rogers and Astaire would have made great urban jumpers. They can dance on, over, around, and through anything. As I've said before, for me there is no greater dancing duo in the history of film, and I don't think they'll ever be topped. So glad I finally did see this.

    And I'm still sorry that Jack Carson never had a greater acting career. He should have been given more chances to play leading roles, as opposed to functioning merely as a character actor. Carson is a first-class act.

  • February 8, 2009
    Not one of my favorites, but Ginger Rogers actually displays quite a capability for acting that impressed me. (Viewed January 2009)
  • July 3, 2008
    true-to-form Fred & Ginger musical comedy, though this one was a little lacking on the music. worked out well though--tap-dancing golf and a slow-motion dream sequence added some nice highlights. I especially enjoyed how the comedic focus was more on Ginger--lets her show off s...( read more)ome hilarious antics and look even more adorable. great as usual.
  • March 18, 2008
    This movie was just on channel TCM. It was not good. Though, I wonder if "hypnosis" works for anything it's claimed to have worked on (Ex: fears, bad habits, etc.).
  • January 8, 2008
    My favorite fred/ginger flick.
  • August 3, 2007
    I love the dream sequence and it is the first kiss between Astaire and Rogers. A great build up! And done in slow motion!
  • June 22, 2007
    Oh Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. One lucky lady to have danced with such a wonderful man.
  • June 21, 2007
    Yeah well I'll bet something bad happens somewhere in the course of the movie.
  • June 21, 2007
    Such a strange turn of events when Fred isn't chasing Ginger for a change.

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