Mooching Through Georgia
Mooching Through Georgia

Mooching Through Georgia

1939Movie19 minEnglish

Man relates how he outwitted the Yankee army during the Civil War.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: James W. HorneGenres: Comedy, Musical, Western

Plot Summary

A young man inherits a ranch in Georgia and travels south to claim it, only to find it's not quite what he expected. He encounters a cast of colorful characters and gets caught up in various schemes and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

Generally regarded as a lighthearted musical comedy with a thin plot, 'Mooching Through Georgia' was seen as a vehicle for its musical star, Rudy Vallée. While it offered some musical numbers and comedic moments, it was not a critical darling and is often overlooked in discussions of 1930s musicals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable musical numbers featuring Rudy Vallée.
  • Formulaic plot and predictable humor.
  • A pleasant, if unremarkable, musical comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's age, but contemporary reviews likely focused on its musical performances and lighthearted comedic elements.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several musical comedies produced in the late 1930s aiming to capitalize on the popularity of singers like Rudy Vallée, often featuring an ensemble cast of supporting comedians and musical performers.

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