Puttin' on a show has been one of the major success plots for Hollywood musicals starting with the iconic 1933 42ND STREET. In this version James Barton plays a New York City turn of the twentieth century horse drawn trolley driver who prefers his three daughters played by Debbie Reynolds, June Haver and a relatively unknown performer as the eldest sister to avoid bringing up past memories of their late mom's vaudeville act with their dad, James Barton. Fantastic performances by Gordon Macrae, Cuddles, Gene Nelson and James Barton add to the star studded cast which shines as a major positive of the film. The songs from old vaudeville days charm those who recall or wish to delve into the now forgotten genre but is the reason I give this film merely a nine in case some potential viewers have no interest in this type of music. Its memories of Old New York provide some of the most glorious aspects of the film which warms the heart after some typical romantic comedy setbacks.
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