George White's Scandals
George White's Scandals

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George White's Scandals

1945
Movie
95 min
English

Two couples work through their issues in this backstage Broadway musical.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Robert A. StemmonsGenres: Musical, Comedy

Plot Summary

George White, a theatrical producer, is in financial trouble and desperate to stage a successful new musical revue. He discovers a young woman named Mitzi who he believes has the talent to save his show. As the production gets underway, a rival producer attempts to sabotage the show and steal Mitzi away. George must overcome these obstacles to ensure his 'Scandals' are a hit.

Critical Reception

George White's Scandals was met with a mixed reception, with critics generally finding it to be a standard, if somewhat uninspired, musical revue film of its era. While some praised the musical numbers and performances, others felt the plot was thin and the humor relied too heavily on slapstick. Audiences found it to be a diverting, if not groundbreaking, entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features several energetic musical numbers that are the highlight of the film.

  • The plot is often considered weak and serves mainly as a vehicle for the song-and-dance routines.

  • Joan Davis's comedic performance is often cited as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it was seen as a passable musical comedy that offered some enjoyable song and dance sequences, though not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film is named after the long-running Broadway revue series created by George White, though this film is not a direct adaptation of any specific stage production and features an original story.

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