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Women Everywhere
Charles Jackson, an American sea-captain and singing soldier-of-fortune, is arrested by the French Foreign Legion for running guns to the rebel forces in Morocco fighting against the rule of the French in north Africa. He is saved by Lili La Fleur, a singer/dance in a Morocco café and, through her, eventually becomes a hero to the Foreign Legion.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy bachelor, hoping to avoid marriage, pretends to be a struggling artist. He falls for a woman who also has a hidden agenda, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
This early musical comedy was generally received as a lighthearted and entertaining diversion, with praise for its musical numbers and comedic performances. While not groundbreaking, it succeeded in its aim to provide escapist entertainment for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively musical numbers and comedic situations.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and charming romantic plot.
Considered a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, early musical.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era, where available, generally found the film to be an enjoyable and amusing musical comedy, highlighting its songs and the chemistry of its leads.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the early attempts at a sound musical comedy in Hollywood, featuring several musical numbers that were intended to showcase the new technology.
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