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The Company's in Love
The story follows a movie crew who is filming a musical in a small and idyllic alpine village. After their temperamental leading lady drops out of the film, they decide to replace her with the village's young post office clerk Gretl, who returns to Berlin with them. There she has to struggle with the movie's all-male crew, who all try to woo and win her.
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Plot Summary
A young woman falls for a popular radio singer, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with song and dance. Their relationship is tested by the demands of his career and the machinations of those around them. The film follows their journey as they navigate love and fame in the burgeoning world of entertainment.
Critical Reception
While "The Company's in Love" was a modest musical comedy of its era, it is largely forgotten today. It offered light entertainment with musical numbers, but lacked the lasting impact of other films from the early sound period. Critical reception at the time was generally positive for its musical elements and romantic storyline, though some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its musical numbers and lighthearted romantic plot.
Noted as a pleasant, albeit forgettable, early sound musical.
Criticized by some for a formulaic and predictable storyline.
Google audience: Audience reception information for "The Company's in Love" is not widely available in a quantifiable format on Google. Based on its historical context, it likely appealed to audiences seeking escapist musical entertainment during the Great Depression.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Mark Sandrich, would later become a celebrated director of musical films, most notably the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers classics like "Top Hat" and "Shall We Dance."
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