The film that ended Esther Williams' career at MGM. It's bizarre in that she went out on such a resolutely untypical film - sure its got George Sidney, Dorothy Kingsley and Howard Keel, but it's a musical satire about Hannibal invading.
The script was written by a woman which may explain why Esther's character is more in charge- she goes out to meet Hannibal, played by Keel in one of his best performances.
The tunes are fine. The Marge and Gower Champion dancing with elephants is cute. The Champions aren't much as actors - this is a debit. The number which is pro slavery is a bit yuck. George Sanders feels under utilised. There's a fair amount of action.
This film is odd - but done with that MGM pizzaz. And it's sheer randomness is endearing.
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