Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo

Hullabaloo

1940Movie78 minEnglish

A radio actor faces trouble when a science-fiction story causes the audience to panic.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Edwin L. MarinGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a vast fortune, but her eccentric lawyer complicates matters by setting unusual conditions for her to receive the money. To meet these demands, she must put on a big Broadway musical. Along the way, she finds herself entangled in a potential romance and surrounded by colorful characters.

Critical Reception

Hullabaloo was a moderately received musical comedy of its time. While it featured song-and-dance numbers typical of the era, it was generally seen as a light and entertaining, though not particularly groundbreaking, film. Audiences likely enjoyed the musical elements and comedic performances, but critics often found the plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pleasant and colorful musical numbers.
  • Lighthearted comedy with a predictable plot.
  • Entertaining for fans of 1940s musical comedies.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, films of this genre from the era typically received positive, casual audience engagement for their escapist entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The film features a lively sequence where the characters perform a song and dance number involving a grand staircase and numerous performers, showcasing the elaborate musical production numbers common in films of this period.

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