but since I am one of those who would be happy to watch Van Heflin while he reads the telephone book, I had to rate it an 8. He's always stylish, solid, sincere, sexy, and here he is even young and handsome! I am used to seeing him in slightly later films.
Maybe it is the mood I was in when I watched the film, but it struck me that Judy wasn't a totally sympathetic character, at least until the end. She seemed opportunistic and disingenuous at times. Kind of pushy even. And then to be upset because she can't be the star her first time performing: hey, she's got a successful producer/director in love with her. She's got a part in a big show, and she's on her way. But she is pouting about not being the lead her first time out. Only at the end does she redeem herself.
No criticism of her singing and dancing, both are wonderful. And Judy looks terrific though she is VERY short. Without Van in the film, I'd have rated this a 6.
Maybe it is the mood I was in when I watched the film, but it struck me that Judy wasn't a totally sympathetic character, at least until the end. She seemed opportunistic and disingenuous at times. Kind of pushy even. And then to be upset because she can't be the star her first time performing: hey, she's got a successful producer/director in love with her. She's got a part in a big show, and she's on her way. But she is pouting about not being the lead her first time out. Only at the end does she redeem herself.
No criticism of her singing and dancing, both are wonderful. And Judy looks terrific though she is VERY short. Without Van in the film, I'd have rated this a 6.