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Delightfully Dangerous
Young Sherry Williams dreams of having a singing career, and she idolizes her older sister Josephine, who has gone to New York to perform on the stage. When Sherry is distraught just before performing at her school, a visiting Broadway producer encourages her by telling her positive things about her sister. Soon afterwards, Sherry decides to make a surprise trip to New York to visit Josephine - but what she finds there is not at all what she expected
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Plot Summary
A British opera singer, recovering from a stage fright incident, is persuaded by her producer to pose as a young music student in America. She enrolls in a conservatory, where she clashes with a cynical music critic who doesn't know her true identity. As they navigate their animosity and burgeoning feelings, the singer must overcome her fears and prove her talent.
Critical Reception
Delightfully Dangerous was met with a mixed to positive reception, appreciated for its musical numbers and the charm of its lead performers, though some critics found its plot somewhat predictable. It offered a lighthearted musical diversion during its release era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its enjoyable musical performances and pleasant, escapist entertainment.
Some reviewers noted that the storyline felt familiar, lacking originality.
The chemistry between the leads was often highlighted as a positive aspect.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific like or dislike points from Google users.
Fun Fact
Although starring American actors like Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Morton Downey, the film features British actress Jane Hylton in the lead role, and it was filmed in Hollywood with an American director and crew.
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