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In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
In 1876 Philadelphia, a young woman named Jenny is courted by two very different men: the wealthy and sophisticated Count Zelli, and the rougher but charming Hugh. As the nation celebrates its centennial, Jenny navigates her feelings and family expectations, all while a lively musical backdrop accompanies the unfolding romance and family drama.
Centennial Summer was generally well-received for its lavish Technicolor production and musical numbers, though some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable. It was considered a pleasant, family-friendly musical that captured the spirit of its historical setting.
Praised for its vibrant Technicolor and enjoyable musical sequences.
The performances of the lead actors were often highlighted as a positive aspect.
Some found the story to be a bit light and overly sentimental.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for "Centennial Summer" is not readily available in a summarized format. However, general audience reception tended to be positive, appreciating its nostalgic charm and musical elements.
The film's score features music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, though some of the songs were actually written by them for previous, unproduced projects.
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Right from the outset, this film mis-fires. Walter Brennan comes across as a fish out of water and Cornel Wilde, with his rather ropey French accent, just doesn't work at all well, either. The latter man, having just arrived in Philadelphia...