Tonight and Every Night
Tonight and Every Night

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Tonight and Every Night

1956
Movie
103 min
Cantonese

A boy and a girl, who are both raised as the opposite sex, see through each other's disguises and fall in love. Together, they must come up with a plan to reveal their true identities to their superstitious fathers and fight their respective arranged marriages.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Vincente MinnelliGenres: Musical, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In London during the Blitz, a Broadway show producer falls for a young American dancer. Despite the constant danger and upheaval of wartime, their budding romance and the morale-boosting power of their show must persevere. The production becomes a symbol of resilience and hope for Londoners facing the nightly threat of bombings.

Critical Reception

Tonight and Every Night was generally well-received, praised for its Technicolor spectacle, musical numbers, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Rita Hayworth and Janet Leigh. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was seen as a visually stunning and emotionally engaging wartime musical that effectively captured the spirit of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant Technicolor and lavish musical sequences.

  • Rita Hayworth's performance as the determined dancer was a highlight.

  • The wartime setting added a layer of dramatic tension to the romantic storyline.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Frankie and Johnny' with Elvis Presley in a leading role, but was eventually rewritten and repurposed.

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