Lucky Legs
Lucky Legs

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Lucky Legs

1942
Movie
64 min
English

Chorus girl Gloria Carroll inherits one million dollars from Broadway playboy Herbert Dinwiddle. Producer Ned McLane persuades her to advance him the money on a production called "Lucky Legs" that will star her. Unfortunately, the money has "made the rounds" prior to reaching Gloria and several less-than-scrupulous characters set out to separate Gloria from her inheritance.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A small-town girl travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a model. She finds herself entangled in a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic pursuits. Her journey involves navigating the competitive world of fashion and finding unexpected love.

Critical Reception

Lucky Legs was a minor B-movie comedy of its era, generally seen as a lighthearted diversion rather than a significant cinematic achievement. Critics at the time noted its predictable plot but often found the performances amiable and the pace brisk enough for a quick entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light and breezy tone.

  • Found to be a charming, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy.

  • Evelyn Keyes' performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this early film.

Fun Fact

Evelyn Keyes, who played the lead, was a versatile actress who appeared in numerous films throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, often in supporting roles, but also took on leading parts like this one.

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