The big-band music by Glenn Miller's Orchestra is great.
As a drama, the plot is a bit thin and at times is not believable (for example, Connie Ward's adoptive father is way too casual about her deciding to marry a musician the night she meets him, especially given the morals of the time period). And yes, Ann Rutherford is pretty but I think Carol Landis (as a scheming orchestra wife) is way cuter and a more interesting actress. Glenn Miller does a creditable acting job playing bandleader Gene Morrison.
For me, the highlight is a fabulous tap dance number by the Nicholas Brothers. As a dancer, I would consider that performance to justify the price of admission. A very demanding performance physically; I don't know how they did it without injuring themselves!
Overall a very enjoyable movie if you're interested in the time period, the music, or excellent tap dancing.
As a drama, the plot is a bit thin and at times is not believable (for example, Connie Ward's adoptive father is way too casual about her deciding to marry a musician the night she meets him, especially given the morals of the time period). And yes, Ann Rutherford is pretty but I think Carol Landis (as a scheming orchestra wife) is way cuter and a more interesting actress. Glenn Miller does a creditable acting job playing bandleader Gene Morrison.
For me, the highlight is a fabulous tap dance number by the Nicholas Brothers. As a dancer, I would consider that performance to justify the price of admission. A very demanding performance physically; I don't know how they did it without injuring themselves!
Overall a very enjoyable movie if you're interested in the time period, the music, or excellent tap dancing.