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It Happened in Brooklyn
Danny has been in the army for 4 years, yet all he thinks about is Brooklyn and how great it is. When he returns after the war, he soon finds that Brooklyn is not so nice after all. He is able to share a place with Nick, the janitor of his old High School, and get a job as a singer in a music store. He also meets Leo, a talented pianist and his teacher Anne, whose dream is to singing Opera. When Jamie arrives from England, Danny tries to show him the Brooklyn experience and help him compose modern swing music. Together, these four also try to help Leo get the Brooklyn Music scholarship.
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Plot Summary
A young returning soldier, Songwriter, falls for a taxi driver's daughter. He struggles to find inspiration for his music and gets involved with a popular singer. Meanwhile, the taxi driver dreams of opening his own music school.
Critical Reception
It Happened in Brooklyn was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, praised for its musical numbers and star power but sometimes criticized for its predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
The film is noted for its energetic musical sequences, particularly those featuring Frank Sinatra.
Jimmy Durante's comedic performance was often highlighted as a standout element.
The romantic storyline was considered somewhat conventional by reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through Google user reviews for this film.
Fun Fact
This film marked the first time Frank Sinatra played a character named 'Trey' in a movie.
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