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Small Town Girl
Rick Belrow Livingston, in love with Broadway star Lisa, is sentenced to 30 days in jail for speeding through a small town. He persuades the judge's daughter Cindy to let him leave for one night, so that he can visit Lisa on her birthday. After that he goes on the town with Cindy and she falls in love with him. But Dr. Schemmer wants his son to become her husband.
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Plot Summary
A small-town girl, Sarah "Sadie" Jean Wiltrout, returns home after a stint in the city, only to find her fiancé, Rich, has become engaged to another woman. Heartbroken, she meets a charming doctor, but her possessive father tries to steer her back to her original love. The film follows Sadie's romantic entanglements and her journey of self-discovery amidst small-town life and big-city dreams.
Critical Reception
Small Town Girl was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its vibrant musical numbers and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Jane Powell and Ann Miller. While some critics found the plot predictable or light, its charm and entertainment value were frequently highlighted, making it a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, musical comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic song-and-dance numbers, especially those featuring Ann Miller.
Jane Powell delivers a charming performance as the titular small-town girl.
The plot is light and formulaic, but serves as a suitable vehicle for the musical sequences.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to star Judy Garland, but she was replaced by Jane Powell due to scheduling conflicts and Garland's personal issues at the time.
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