George White's Scandals
George White's Scandals

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George White's Scandals

1934
Movie
80 min
English

Reporter Miss Lee is looking for a story and approaches George White as he's assembling the latest edition of his famous revue. As it turns out, she has lots of backstage gossip to choose from

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: George WhiteGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This musical comedy follows a wealthy songwriter who falls for a young singer he discovers. To advance her career, he stages a lavish Broadway revue, battling interference from a jealous rival and his own meddling aunt. The film showcases spectacular dance numbers and comedic interludes as the songwriter navigates the glitz and challenges of show business.

Critical Reception

George White's Scandals was a moderate success, praised for its vibrant musical numbers and the performances of its leading ladies, Alice Faye and Ethel Merman. While critics found the plot somewhat thin, the film's lavish production values and energetic entertainment value were generally well-received by audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic musical performances, particularly from Ethel Merman and Alice Faye.

  • Noted for its lavish production design and impressive dance sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable and somewhat contrived plot.

Google audience: Audience reception details are not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first major screen role for Alice Faye, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's biggest musical stars of the late 1930s and early 1940s.

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