Stolen Harmony
Band leader Jack Conrad is impressed by prison inmate Ray Ferrera on saxophone. Conrad hires Ray to join his band and tour upon his release. Ray hooks up with Jean, a dancer in the show, and the two become a successful dance act. However, when an ex-inmate buddy of Ray's robs the tour bus, Ray is suspected of wrongdoing by Jack and the others in the group. After a gang of thugs hijacks the tour bus, Ray tries to use his street smarts to redeem his reputation.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, who has been framed for a crime she did not commit, finds refuge in a speakeasy and uses her singing talent to clear her name. While there, she becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving gangsters and a rival singer.
Critical Reception
Stolen Harmony was a modest success, appreciated for its musical numbers and Evelyn Brent's performance, though some critics found the plot predictable. It served as a vehicle for Brent's star power during a period when musical films were popular.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic musical performances and Evelyn Brent's engaging presence.
- Acknowledged for its attempt to blend musicality with a dramatic crime narrative.
- Some viewers found the plot convoluted and overly reliant on musical interludes.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Stolen Harmony' is not widely documented online. However, based on contemporary discussions and available reviews, viewers likely appreciated the musical numbers and the star power of Evelyn Brent. The film's crime drama elements may have been seen as secondary to its entertainment value as a musical.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Arthur Lubin's early directorial efforts before he became better known for his work in B-movies and later, television.
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