THE FLEET'S IN deserves to be mentioned with the greatest movie musicals ever. While it cannot compete in glamour with the MGM super-productions or in elegance with the flawless Astaire-Rogers movies at RKO, this spirited musical is nearly as good as the very best of those films with a wonderful cast, good comedy, and incredibly timeless songs. Dorothy Lamour stars as a beautiful nightclub singer who has a reputation as an ice princess whom no sailor can crack but that doesn't stop lovestruck William Holden from trying. Dorothy is gorgeous, the very young Bill is endearing and wacky ingénue Betty Hutton adorable and priceless in her feature film debut as Dot's best friend. And the songs!! "I Remember You"!! "Tangerine"!! THE FLEET'S IN is one of the most delightful films from it's era and worth repeated viewings.
Review of The Fleet's In
