Critic Reviews
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Gabe Leibowitz, Film and Felt
It's about innuendo and devious plots (though, of course, the stories are always essentially backdrops to showcasing the Astaire-and-Rogers show), and while it has plenty of amusing moments and some good musical numbers, it feels stiff at times,
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Made at the height of popularity of Astaire and Rogers, this elegant musical boasts glorious score from the Gershwins, including the songThey Can't Take That away From Me, which was nominated for an Oscar.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
When viewed today it fares much better critically as a stylish and sophisticated musical comedy from the Art Deco era.
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Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat
...the plot is what makes this Astaire/Rogers pairing frustrating, the dances slightly undercut by that.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Not their best, but still a treat.
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Cast
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Fred Astaireas Petrov (Peter P. Peters) -
Ginger Rogersas Linda Keene -
Edward Everett Hortonas Jeffrey Baird
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Eric Bloreas Cecil Flintridge -
Jerome Cowanas Arthur Miller--Linda's Manager -
Ketti Gallianas Lady Denise Tarrington
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