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Rainbow
Young-sik, a young fisherman in a fishing village, lived with his blind old man and sister. One day, when an old man is suddenly sick, he runs to the doctor, but is rejected because he has no money. Enraged, Young-sik hits the doctor, but he dies. Yeong-sik goes to prison, and his younger brother, Young-ae, becomes the wife of a certain bar. After years of release, Young-sik wanders in search of the old man and his younger brother, and eventually meets his younger brother, but the old man has already passed away. The siblings return to their hometown. Young-ae marries her Tae-sik, who has loved her for a long time, and Young-sik also vows to live steadfastly by fighting the sea.
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Plot Summary
A young woman dreams of becoming a Broadway star, but her path is fraught with challenges and a complicated love life. She finds herself torn between a struggling songwriter and a wealthy admirer, all while trying to make her mark in the competitive world of show business. The story follows her journey of self-discovery and perseverance.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, "Rainbow" received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its musical numbers and Lola Lane's performance, but sometimes criticizing its predictable plot. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, musical romance typical of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively musical sequences and engaging lead performance.
Some critics found the narrative formulaic and lacking originality.
A charming, albeit standard, musical romance of the 1930s.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific 1936 film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Buster Nazzaro, the director, was known for his work in early musical shorts before directing this feature film.
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