Director: Tim Whelan•Genres: Musical, Comedy, Romance
A group of servants, led by the resourceful Mike (Jack Haley), concoct a scheme to pass off a struggling rancher's daughter,ミリー (Michèle Morgan), as a sophisticated European heiress. Their elaborate charade aims to impress a wealthy potential suitor and secure the rancher's finances. Complications arise when a young, ambitious singer named Johnny (Frank Sinatra) becomes entangled in their plot, falling for Millie while also being drawn into the deception.
Higher and Higher received a generally mixed to positive reception upon its release. While some critics praised its musical numbers and the charm of its cast, particularly Frank Sinatra in an early role, others found the plot to be thin and predictable. Its blend of musical comedy and romantic entanglements aimed for lighthearted entertainment, and it largely succeeded in that regard for its intended audience.
Praised for its charming musical performances, especially from a young Frank Sinatra.
Criticized for a predictable and somewhat flimsy storyline.
Considered a pleasant, if unremarkable, musical comedy of its era.
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This film marked one of Frank Sinatra's earliest film appearances and helped to further establish his singing career in Hollywood.
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