Bop Girl Goes Calypso
Bop Girl Goes Calypso

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Bop Girl Goes Calypso

1957
Movie
80 min
English

A sociologist tries to convince a "bop" singer to switch to calypso, much to the ire of her Hollywood nightclub manager.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Edward L. CahnGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

A Las Vegas singer, Mary Kaye, and her trio are approached by a shady producer who wants them to record a calypso album. Unbeknownst to them, the producer is actually an undercover agent trying to bust a smuggling ring. Kaye and her group get caught up in the adventure, performing their music while navigating the dangerous underworld.

Critical Reception

Bop Girl Goes Calypso was a low-budget musical comedy that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It's largely remembered as a curio of its era, with its appeal resting primarily on its musical numbers and novelty value rather than its plot or performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted musical showcasing the talents of Mary Kaye and her trio.

  • The plot is secondary to the musical performances, offering a simple adventure with a calypso soundtrack.

  • Considered a modest B-movie musical from the late 1950s.

Google audience: Audience reception is sparse, but viewers who recall the film often appreciate its catchy tunes and the innocent charm of its musical performances.

Fun Fact

The film's plot involves a smuggling operation, a common trope in B-movies of the era, which here serves as a backdrop for the musical performances.

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