This Way Please
A famous singer and matinée idol helps a pretty young theater usher in her dreams of becoming a singer, but when her career begins to take off and she becomes engaged to a wealthy young man, he realizes he's fallen for her and plots to break up her impending marriage.
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Plot Summary
A young composer trying to make it in show business finds himself entangled in the complexities of the entertainment industry. He falls for a beautiful singer while navigating the demands of producers and the rivalries within the competitive world of Broadway. The film follows his journey as he strives to achieve artistic success and personal happiness.
Critical Reception
This Way Please was a modest musical comedy that received a generally positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from critics at the time of its release. It was recognized for its lighthearted entertainment value and musical numbers, though some noted it as a fairly standard entry in the popular musical genre of the 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its cheerful musical performances and romantic storyline.
- Considered a pleasant, if unexceptional, musical of the era.
- Appreciated for its lighthearted comedic elements.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this 1937 film.
Fun Fact
The film features music and lyrics by the popular songwriting duo Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, known for hits like "Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?" and "With Plenty of Money and You".
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