This was the second time "Sally, Irene and Mary" was adapted for the screen. The first version of 1925 boasted a strong cast with Constance Cummings, Joan Crawford and Sally O'Neil. The story of three New York manicurists offered a delightful entertainment in which three aspiring actresses have to deal with the realities of life in the Big Apple, and the insecurities of the world they were trying to get into.
The later 20th Century Fox version of 1938, directed by William Seiter, is perhaps better than its predecessor, both were based on an Eddie Dowling play. This remake had an amazing cast with the beautiful and charismatic Alice Faye playing Sally, and Tony Martin appearing as Tommy.
The great radio personality Mel Allen was cast as Gabby Green, an enterprising man with not much luck, but with big ideas of his own. Mr. Allen is delightful in the movie. Joan Davis has a great musical number with Gregory Ratoff, who plays Baron Zorka, the millionaire that had fallen for Sally, only to be rejected by her. Jimmy Durante graces the picture with his Jefferson Twitchel. Gypsy Rose Lee, who is credited as Louise Hovick, has some fun with her Joyce Taylor, the woman that wants Tommy. Mary Weaver shows up as Mary.
The film is fun to watch because of the cast. Some of the musical numbers, like the one where the three heroines of the story play with the Brian Sisters, are pleasant to watch. The songs, although not memorable, are sweet, interpreted by Ms. Faye and Mr. Martin.
The later 20th Century Fox version of 1938, directed by William Seiter, is perhaps better than its predecessor, both were based on an Eddie Dowling play. This remake had an amazing cast with the beautiful and charismatic Alice Faye playing Sally, and Tony Martin appearing as Tommy.
The great radio personality Mel Allen was cast as Gabby Green, an enterprising man with not much luck, but with big ideas of his own. Mr. Allen is delightful in the movie. Joan Davis has a great musical number with Gregory Ratoff, who plays Baron Zorka, the millionaire that had fallen for Sally, only to be rejected by her. Jimmy Durante graces the picture with his Jefferson Twitchel. Gypsy Rose Lee, who is credited as Louise Hovick, has some fun with her Joyce Taylor, the woman that wants Tommy. Mary Weaver shows up as Mary.
The film is fun to watch because of the cast. Some of the musical numbers, like the one where the three heroines of the story play with the Brian Sisters, are pleasant to watch. The songs, although not memorable, are sweet, interpreted by Ms. Faye and Mr. Martin.