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The singing/dancing Angel sisters, Nancy, Bobby, Josie, and Patti, aren't interested in performing together, and this plays havoc with the plans of Pop Angel to buy a soy bean farm. They do accept an offer of ten dollars to sing at a dubious night club on the edge of town where a band led by Happy Marshall is playing.
A cynical New York showman travels to a small town in Louisiana to find a singer he heard on the radio. He expects to find a sophisticated chanteuse but instead discovers a boisterous and charming young woman. He attempts to mold her into the star he envisioned, leading to humorous misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critically, 'And the Angels Sing' was a moderately successful musical comedy. While it capitalized on the star power of Dorothy Lamour and Betty Hutton's energetic performance, critics noted its predictable plot and somewhat derivative songs. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed its lighthearted escapism and musical numbers during the wartime era.
Praised for Betty Hutton's vibrant and energetic performance.
Noted for its cheerful musical numbers and lighthearted atmosphere.
Criticized for a predictable and somewhat formulaic romantic comedy plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews tend to highlight the film's entertaining musical sequences and the charisma of its lead actresses, particularly Betty Hutton. Many found it to be a pleasant diversion with enjoyable songs, though some noted the story lacked originality.
Betty Hutton's signature energetic performance style was already well-established by the time she made this film, having honed it through her appearances in other musicals and Broadway shows.
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What better way to fund his acquisition of a soya-bean farm than for "Pop" (Raymond Walburn) to get his singing daughters to get on stage and wow the crowd. Thing is, they just don't want to and given their differing personalities that's no...