Summaries

A reluctantly-retired vaudevillian clashes with his producer son, who thinks his father's entertainment is passe'--audiences need something more sophisticated. Meanwhile, the producer's father and sister secretly produce their own show.

Broadway producer Jonnie Demming courts big-name talent for his upcoming musical show, oblivious to the talent all around him--among his family and friends. When Jonnie finally lands Hollywood star Helen Hoyt for his cast, Helen herself tries to open Jonnie's eyes to the talents of his dad and sister, but Jonnie remains adamant. Will his family and friends launch their own show, in competition with Jonnie's?—Dan Navarro <daneldorado@yahoo.com>

Details

Keywords
  • new york city
  • strained father son relationship
  • broadway musical
  • hollywood star
  • broadway star
Genres
  • Romance
  • Music
Release date Apr 12, 1944
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 55m
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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