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It's a Bird
Charlie, working on a junkjard, always trying to help people in the most impossible ways with junk from his work place, hears from a German professor, that there is a bird, a Belgish Kongo, that eats metal. Charlie sets out on a ridiculous hunting expedition to catch one. With some music - the birds love music - and a strange worm he is able to catch one, but even then the bird offers some even more over-the-top surprises.
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Plot Summary
A charming and whimsical musical comedy that follows the misadventures of a young woman who dreams of flying. She finds herself entangled in a series of romantic entanglements and comical situations as she pursues her aspirations. The film blends lighthearted romance with musical numbers and a touch of fantasy.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical success, 'It's a Bird' was generally viewed as a pleasant and entertaining musical of its time. Audiences appreciated its lighthearted tone and musical numbers, though some critics found the plot to be thin. It holds a place as a minor but enjoyable entry in early musical cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and innocent charm.
Some found the storyline to be a bit simplistic, but overall enjoyable.
A light and airy diversion that captures the spirit of early sound musicals.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the early attempts to integrate elaborate musical sequences into a narrative feature film during the dawn of the sound era.
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