On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him..


If you have any love for the golden age of tap dancing, you should put this on right now. It is pure joy if you want to see Eleanor Powell dance like she has no bones in her legs, but if you need a plot that makes sense, you will probably get annoyed fast. 🤷♂️ Honestly, the story is just a flimsy clothesline to hang...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Roy Del Ruth

Hal Roach
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"If you have any love for the golden age of tap dancing, you should put this on right now. It is pure joy if you want to see Eleanor Powell dance like she has no bones in her legs, but if you need a plot that makes sense, you will probably get annoyed fast. 🤷♂️ Honestly, the story is just a flimsy clothesline to hang some incredible Cole Porter tunes on. We have Jimmy Stewart playing a sailor named Ted, which is hilarious because he has to sing "Easy to Love." He is so young and gangly here. ..."
Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers, Buddy G. DeSylva
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Comedy, Musical, Romance

