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It Comes Up Love
This modest bit of comedy and romance in the adolescent vein is about a couple of spirited juveniles, Donald O'Connor and Gloria Jean, who carry on a flirtation parallel with that of their elders, Louise Allbritton and Ian Hunter.
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Plot Summary
A struggling chorus girl inherits a lucrative ranch, much to the chagrin of her former boss and a group of gangsters. She decides to turn the ranch into a dude ranch, hoping to make a profit and escape her past. Along the way, she finds romance and faces numerous comedic obstacles.
Critical Reception
This musical comedy was a modest B-movie production, generally overlooked by critics of its time. Its appeal lay in its lighthearted entertainment and musical numbers rather than groundbreaking storytelling. Audiences likely enjoyed it as a pleasant diversion during wartime.
What Reviewers Say
Lighthearted and breezy entertainment.
Features several musical numbers typical of the era.
A straightforward plot with predictable comedic situations.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "It Comes Up Love" is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was one of many low-budget musicals produced by Universal Pictures during the 1940s, aimed at providing escapist entertainment.
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