Donald O'Connor was promoted to being above the line star for this musical set at a drama school. Florence Bates as a stuff rich girl who wants her niece Gloria Jean to star in Antigone, leading to some funny gags. Robert Paige rocks up to play a composer - his part isn't very good; he has a love interest. Peggy Ryan is very funny as a gal with a yen for O'Connor - actually a lot of girls seem to be into him. The Jiving Jacks and Jills dance.
O'Connor and Jean go the full pash at the end. There's wall to wall music and not much time on story. The kids do a number in black and white minstrel make up. Then some black singers turn up - kids, the Ink Spots.
There's a lot of talent here.
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