One in a Million
One in a Million

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One in a Million

1937
Movie
95 min
English

American theatrical manager discovers Greta Muller preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison Square Garden.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Sidney LanfieldGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A carefree Swiss ski instructor, who is secretly a beloved opera singer, travels to America to escape the pressures of fame. She finds an unlikely companion in a brash American promoter who, unaware of her true identity, tries to turn her into a star. As their journey unfolds, she must navigate the complexities of her dual life while a potential romance blossoms.

Critical Reception

One in a Million was a popular musical comedy that capitalized on the burgeoning stardom of Olympic ice skating champion Sonia Henie. While not groundbreaking, it was praised for its lighthearted entertainment, impressive skating sequences, and the chemistry between its leads, proving to be a commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sonia Henie's dazzling ice skating performances are the clear highlight.

  • The film offers charmingly lighthearted entertainment with a pleasant romantic subplot.

  • Don Ameche provides a likable counterpoint to Henie's icy grace.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the blend of musical numbers, comedy, and Henie's spectacular ice skating.

Fun Fact

Sonia Henie, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, retired from competitive skating to pursue her film career in Hollywood, where she became one of the highest-paid stars of the late 1930s.

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CinemaSerf

This might have looked good on a storyboard, but despite a spirited effort from Adolphe Menjou and some graceful ice-capades from Norwegian champion Sonja Henie, the film really struggles to get out of first gear for what felt like quite a ...