Something in the Wind
Something in the Wind

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Something in the Wind

1947
Movie
94 min
English

A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Irving PichelGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman returns from college with a law degree, intending to start her own publishing house. She finds herself in a love triangle with her intellectual but poor fiancé and a wealthy publisher who is attracted to her and offers her a job. Meanwhile, her father is struggling to keep his business afloat due to a hostile takeover attempt by the wealthy publisher.

Critical Reception

Reviews for Something in the Wind were mixed upon its release. While Deanna Durbin's performance and musical numbers were generally praised, the plot was often criticized for being convoluted and uninspired. Audience reception was lukewarm, contributing to its status as a less memorable film in Durbin's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Deanna Durbin delivers a charming performance and her musical numbers are a highlight.

  • The plot is often criticized for being overly complicated and lacking substance.

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic, romantic, and musical elements effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this particular film, but general sentiment suggests it's a pleasant, if not particularly groundbreaking, musical comedy vehicle for Deanna Durbin.

Fun Fact

Deanna Durbin's character in the film is named Mary

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