The rise and rise of the Fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whimsical step down memory lane, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this vehicle for their excellent music. From ... See full summary »
Oh dear. This film was shown on one of the Talking Pictures channels here recently. Now don't get me wrong. If you like Jazz and its technicians in this Golden Era, like I do, you will love the music and arrangements, and the surprise cameos.
But Jesus H Christ. Is this film smug and up its own backside or what?
Talk about If you love kitch and schmaltz, there's boatloads here, but you will have to suspend belief in that all you are seeing actually happened, or happened in the way as portrayed. Make sure you have a sick bag to hand.