Hitting a New High

A naive and talented opera singer, confident her fame is solely due to her voice, is tricked by her manager into believing she's a terrible singer who needs elaborate stunts to succeed. She embarks on a series of increasingly absurd public performances, including parachuting from an airplane and wrestling a bear, all while falling for a handsome reporter.

Critical reception for 'Hitting a New High' was generally mixed to positive, with many critics praising Lily Pons's performance and the film's musical numbers. However, some found the plot to be flimsy and overly reliant on slapstick comedy.

• Praised Lily Pons's vocal talents and star power.

• Found the comedic and stunt elements to be amusing, albeit sometimes silly.

• Criticized the weak and predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available for this classic film, making a specific summary difficult to ascertain. However, historical context suggests it was enjoyed as a lighthearted musical comedy featuring a renowned opera singer.

The film was one of the few Hollywood vehicles created specifically to showcase the operatic talents of soprano Lily Pons, who was at the height of her Metropolitan Opera career.