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Best Foot Forward
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
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Plot Summary
Hoping to impress his crush, a teenage boy pretends to be a Hollywood movie producer and invites her to a dance. His plan goes awry when a famous movie star and her band unexpectedly show up at his home. Comedic chaos ensues as he tries to maintain his charade and impress both girls.
Critical Reception
Best Foot Forward was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its lighthearted entertainment value and energetic musical numbers. Lucille Ball's comedic performance was often highlighted, and the film served as a pleasant escape during wartime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively musical numbers and comedic performances, especially from Lucille Ball.
Considered a charming and entertaining, albeit predictable, musical comedy.
The plot offers lighthearted fun, typical of MGM musicals of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is a musical adaptation of the popular Broadway stage musical of the same name, which also starred a young Lucille Ball in an earlier iteration.
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