Hello, Everybody!
The setting is a farm. Kate Smith and Sally Blane play sisters; assorted relatives live with the sisters, but everyone at home, and in the whole town, depends on Kate to hold everything together. The power company wants to build a dam which will require flooding many of the farms; Kate is holding out; if Kate sells, everyone else will sell; if Kate refuses, the rest of the town will refuse as well. Randolph Scott meets Kate's beautiful sister, Sally Blane, at a dance. Randolph Scott, as it turns out, is an agent for the power company. Kate thinks he's just using Sally; Sally believes that he truly likes her. Randolph comes to the farm and appears to woo Kate. Kate remains unconvinced about selling out, but falls for Randolph.
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Plot Summary
A small-town girl with a powerful singing voice dreams of big city fame. She gets her chance when a radio producer discovers her talent and brings her to New York to star in her own show. However, adjusting to city life and navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry prove to be more challenging than she anticipated.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Hello, Everybody!' received a mixed reception. Critics acknowledged Kate Smith's undeniable vocal talent and some of the musical numbers, but the plot was often found to be predictable and somewhat formulaic. Audiences generally enjoyed Smith's performance, which was the primary draw of the film.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Kate Smith's impressive singing voice.
- Criticized for a predictable and uninspired storyline.
- Seen as a vehicle to showcase Smith's popular musical numbers.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early film, but it is generally remembered as a pleasant showcase for the popular singer Kate Smith, offering enjoyable musical moments despite a simple plot.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earliest attempts to bring the popular radio sensation Kate Smith to the big screen, leveraging her immense popularity at the time.
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