Ain't Misbehavin'

This musical biography tells the story of singer Ruth Etting, tracing her rise from a small-town girl to a beloved entertainer. It focuses on her personal life, including her tumultuous relationship with her manager, Martin "The Shark" Madigan, and her eventual marriage to Johnny "One-Eye" Doyle.

While not a critical darling, "Ain't Misbehavin'" was generally seen as a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, musical biopic. Audiences enjoyed the music and the romantic storyline, though critics often found it lacked depth and originality. The film was a moderate commercial success.

• Praised for its musical numbers and Kathryn Grayson's performance.
• Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of dramatic impact.
• Seen as a standard Hollywood musical biography of its era.

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The film uses many of Fats Waller's songs, although Fats Waller himself died in 1940, prior to the film's release. The movie title itself is taken from one of his most famous compositions.