The daughter of a struggling musician forms a symphony orchestra made up of his unemployed friends and through persistence, charm and a few misunderstandings, is able to get Leopold Stokowski to lead them in a concert that leads to a radio contract..
Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for 1930s optimism and can handle a little bit of schmaltz, you’ll probably have a good time here. It’s sweet, fast, and occasionally genuinely funny. If you hate musicals where everyone is suspiciously upbeat or if the idea of a teenager 'fixing' the adult world makes you want ...
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"Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for 1930s optimism and can handle a little bit of schmaltz, you’ll probably have a good time here. It’s sweet, fast, and occasionally genuinely funny. If you hate musicals where everyone is suspiciously upbeat or if the idea of a teenager 'fixing' the adult world makes you want to roll your eyes into the back of your head, maybe skip it. It’s not exactly The Matinee Idol in terms of meta-commentary, but it’s got a specific, frantic energy that’s hard to r..."
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