The Ice Follies of 1939

A movie starlet, Mary looking for a break, ends up falling for a married Olympic skater, Eddie. Meanwhile, Eddie's wife, who is a producer, is planning the annual Ice Follies show. Things get complicated when Mary's best friend, who is in love with Eddie, tries to help Mary get her career on track. The story culminates with the spectacular Ice Follies show.

The Ice Follies of 1939 was a lighthearted musical that offered escapism during a turbulent time. While not critically groundbreaking, it was generally received as an enjoyable diversion, appreciated for its musical numbers and skating sequences, though some found the plot somewhat contrived. It was a moderate commercial success, capitalizing on the popularity of its stars and the spectacle of the Ice Follies.

• Praised for its impressive skating performances and musical numbers.
• Criticized for a predictable and sometimes melodramatic plot.
• Valued as a charming piece of escapist entertainment from its era.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Ice Follies of 1939' is not widely available through Google user reviews, but general sentiment from the era suggests it was viewed as a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, musical film.

The film's plot was inspired by the real-life 'Ice Follies' show, which was a popular touring ice skating spectacle in the United States during the mid-20th century.