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She Shall Have Music
Millionaire shipbuilder Freddie Gates decides to publicize his ships by hiring Jack Hylton and his orchestra to broadcast from his yacht.. Brian Gates, Freddie's son, has a low-approval-rating and a high dislike for jazz music and refuses board ship with the band on board. His father enters a conspiracy with singer Dorothy Drew to get him on the yacht, where the broadcasts will be made. Brian falls in love with Dorothy, but calls of the romance when he sees her dancing and singing with Hylton's band in Paris. Dorothy induces three members of the band to shanghai Brian when the yacht sails. A rival shipowner, determined to stop the broadcasts, bribes the crew to desert the ship and all hands are left stranded in mid-ocean on the yacht. The band-members manage to extricate them from their predicament and they get back to London, where Hylton is acclaimed and Brian marries Dorothy.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a struggling music store and decides to turn it into a vibrant jazz club. She faces opposition from a rival businessman who wants to shut her down. With the help of her loyal staff and a talented band, she fights to save her dream and bring music to the community.
Critical Reception
She Shall Have Music was a modest musical comedy of its time, generally well-received for its lighthearted entertainment value and musical numbers. Critics noted its charming performances and upbeat tempo, though some found the plot somewhat predictable. It offered a pleasant diversion for audiences during the Great Depression.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic musical sequences and optimistic tone.
Appreciated for its charming leads and light romantic subplots.
Considered a pleasant, if unremarkable, musical escapade.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this early film is not readily available through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film prominently features jazz music and performances, reflecting the popularity of the genre during the 1930s.
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