Phil Spitalny and His All-Girl Orchestra, the females who are all clad in white gowns, perform a few musical numbers cabaret style in front of an appreciative audience. The multi-talented orchestra members not only play musical instruments, but also sing.
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Look, if you’re looking for a plot, you’re in the wrong place. This isn't The Flirting Widow. It’s essentially a filmed stage act, and it knows exactly what it is. Phil Spitalny’s orchestra is all-female, and they are very committed to the white gown aesthetic. It’s a bit jarring at first, seeing them all lined up lik...
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"Look, if you’re looking for a plot, you’re in the wrong place. This isn't The Flirting Widow. It’s essentially a filmed stage act, and it knows exactly what it is. Phil Spitalny’s orchestra is all-female, and they are very committed to the white gown aesthetic. It’s a bit jarring at first, seeing them all lined up like that, but you get used to the uniformity. The music is fine. It’s that snappy, big band stuff that makes you feel like you’re sitting in a smoky lounge in 1940. Or, you know, wa..."
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