Recognised as a sub-classic, I think it's fair to say, from MGM - perhaps because its stars were Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel, not the top tier, though they're lots of fun, though not so much fun as Anne Miller. Starts off great with Ron Randell as Cole Porter, a squabbling star couple, and Ann Miller dancing in tights in a fancy apartment. Then cuts to a Broadway show - we go back and forth between a musicalised Taming of the Shrew and backstage shenanigans.
I found Keenan Wynn and Dore Shcary fave James Whitmore a little annoying, though it was fun to see Bob Fossee and two mates do dancing.
A lot of talent. Didn't quite click. Maybe too domestic violence comedy and I didn't really go for the stars. Nice tunes though.
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