Six Hits and a Miss
Six Hits and a Miss

Six Hits and a Miss

1942Movie9 minEnglish

A musical which begins with six men and a woman singing; then a dance number; finally, the six men and woman sing again.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A struggling radio station manager attempts to save his station by putting on a musical revue. He faces numerous challenges, including getting his performers to cooperate and dealing with a ruthless competitor who tries to sabotage his efforts. The film features musical numbers and comedic situations as he races against time to make the show a success.

Critical Reception

Six Hits and a Miss was a modest musical comedy that aimed to entertain with song and dance numbers. While it featured popular performers of the era, it was generally seen as a lighthearted, though not particularly groundbreaking, entry in the musical genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a collection of musical performances that showcase the talents of its stars.
  • The plot is a standard backstage musical narrative, offering light entertainment.
  • Rudy Vallee's performance anchors the film, supported by energetic musical numbers.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was intended as a vehicle to showcase the musical talents of radio star Rudy Vallee and bandleader Gene Krupa, capitalizing on their popularity during the early 1940s.

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