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Good News
At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has his eye on gold-digging vamp Pat McClellan. Tommy's grades start to slip, which keeps him from playing in the big game. Connie eventually finds out Tommy really loves her and devises a plan to win him back and to get him back on the field.
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Plot Summary
In this musical comedy set at a co-ed college, the wealthy Tom Morgan is in love with the popular and beautiful Connie Lane. However, Connie believes Tom is broke and uninterested in her, as he's been trying to keep his family's vast fortune a secret. Meanwhile, Connie is being pursued by the football captain, Beef "The Bull" Sanders. Tom must find a way to reveal his true financial status and win Connie's heart before the big homecoming game.
Critical Reception
Good News was generally well-received for its lively musical numbers, charming performances, and lighthearted entertainment value. It's often cited as a quintessential MGM musical of the era, praised for its energetic choreography and catchy songs, particularly "The Best Things in Life Are Free" and "Good News."
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its vibrant musical sequences and energetic performances.
Seen as a delightful and charming example of classic Hollywood musical comedy.
The story is light and predictable, serving primarily as a vehicle for song and dance.
Google audience: Audience reception information from Google Reviews is not readily available for this classic film.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of a 1930 musical of the same name, which also served as Judy Garland's film debut (though her scenes were later cut).
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