Diggers
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
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Plot Summary
In this musical comedy, a young woman works in a hat shop and dreams of a better life. She gets entangled with a gambler and becomes involved in a scheme to win a horse race. Amidst the chaos and show-stopping musical numbers, she finds romance and a path to achieving her aspirations.
Critical Reception
Diggers was a modest musical from the early days of sound film. While it featured some lively musical numbers, it was generally considered a standard offering of its time, not particularly groundbreaking but enjoyable for its genre elements. Its reception was largely positive within the context of typical studio musicals of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's musical sequences are a highlight, offering energetic performances.
- The plot, while serviceable, is a typical musical framework that doesn't stray far from convention.
- Winnie Lightner's comedic timing and singing prowess are a significant asset to the film.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of Warner Bros.' early output of musicals designed to capitalize on the popularity of the genre following the success of "The Jazz Singer."
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