Forty Naughty Girls
Forty Naughty Girls

Forty Naughty Girls

1937Movie63 minEnglish

Hildegarde Withers and Inspector Piper try to solve a murder while attending a popular Broadway show.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

A struggling opera singer, La Corrallina, is hired to impersonate a famous soprano to boost ticket sales for a financially troubled opera house. She finds herself entangled in a series of comedic mishaps and romantic entanglements as she tries to maintain the illusion. The plot revolves around mistaken identities, eccentric characters, and musical performances.

Critical Reception

Forty Naughty Girls was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Gladys Swarthout's performance and the musical numbers. Some found the plot to be formulaic, but the comedic elements and Swarthout's charm were frequently highlighted as strengths.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its musical performances and the lead's vocal talent.
  • Some found the storyline predictable and the comedy a bit thin.
  • Gladys Swarthout's star power was considered a significant asset.

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Fun Fact

Gladys Swarthout, a celebrated Metropolitan Opera soprano, made only a handful of films, and 'Forty Naughty Girls' was one of her leading roles.

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