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Out of This World
An all-girl band hits paydirt—and mud—when they sign a male crooner and then sell five 25% shares of his contract.
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Plot Summary
A naive young man from a small town inherits a fortune and travels to New York City, where he falls for a singer. He then finds himself entangled in a series of comedic misadventures involving gangsters and his newfound wealth.
Critical Reception
Out of This World received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its energetic musical numbers and the performances of its leads, others found the plot predictable and overly reliant on slapstick humor. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if unremarkable, musical comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively musical sequences and enthusiastic lead performances.
Criticized for a flimsy and often silly plot.
Seen as a lighthearted and energetic, though somewhat formulaic, musical.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "Out of This World (1945)" is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was one of several musicals produced by Paramount Pictures in the mid-1940s that aimed to provide escapist entertainment during World War II.
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