And the Angels Sing (1944)

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Pedestrian musical comedy about four singing sisters (Dorothy Lamour, Betty Hutton, Diana Lynn, Mimi Chandler) and their efforts to help out their dear old father, even though not all of them want a singing career. Enter ladies man bandleader Fred MacMurray, who's not above seducing women to get what he wants. He's not even above stealing from them. He's kind of a jerk, honestly. This is one of those movies where the plot is so flimsy the entire film hinges on the charisma of the stars and, if we're lucky, some great songs. We're fairly lucky in the latter regard, as there are some enjoyable tunes here, including "It Could Happen to You," nicely sung by Lamour. The female stars also offer some appeal, with Lamour the standout and Hutton her usual "take her or leave her" energetic style. MacMurray does his best but the part is just...well, "dated" is the kindest way of putting it. Also featuring Eddie Foy, Jr. as MacMurray's irritating sidekick.

Apparently folks at Paramount held off releasing "And the Angels Sing" for a year...sure sign that they probably thought the film would bomb. Much of this might have been because Fred MacMurray played a real jerk...not the sort of guy he played in "Double Indemnity" but more of a cad who thinks nothing of stealing or sexually harassing ladies. I don't understand the studio making such a picture...and a few other things didn't help it either.The Angel Sisters (Dorothy Lamour, Betty Hutton, Diana Lynn and Mimi Chandler) don't really like each other very much. In particular, Nancy (Lamour) is angry with Bobby (Hutton) because she won't get a job and the family could really use the money. Surprisingly, Bobby finally tells her family that she DOES have a job. She volunteered her sisters to sing with her on Saturday night at some club.At the club, the bandleader, Happy Marshall (MacMurray) horribly sexually harasses Nancy the second he meets her. Well, it turns out this isn't the worst thing about Happy. Later, he promises Bobby a high paying job traveling with the band as their singer...and instead he steals her money and uses it to get his band to Brooklyn!! If this doesn't sound like a very good plot for a film...well, this sure had me thinking the same! So what's next when the four sisters set out for Brooklyn to confront Happy?In addition to MacMurray's character who continues to be a total pig throughout the movie, it also loses points from me simply because I can't stand Betty Hutton. Her shtick is SCREAMING songs and occasionally screaming her dialog...and I have no idea how she ever became popular. Despite all that, I must admit that I liked some of the music (NOT Hutton's solo...good grief, no!). As for the story...well, it's simply horrible. On balance, I can EASILY understand why they shelved this movie. With a few script changes (and gagging Hutton), it could have easily been better.

Fluffy bit of nonsense is well worth seeking out for the quartet of talented actresses in the cast as well as a disarming Fred MacMurray. The story, such as it is, wanders off in several different directions throughout the picture, first the girls are trying to raise money for Pop's farm, then they want separate careers even though when they sing together their popularity seems assured but for some reason they hate to do it despite the fact that they never fight and seem to have several acts worth of material and outfits on hand. Then both Dorothy and Betty fall for Fred, who even sings in one number and pretty well at that, while trying to recover money Fred has hustled out of Betty and both of them running into small hurdles along the way. Both Lamour and Hutton get a chance to show off their comedy expertise. As the other Angel sisters Diana Lynn and Mimi Chandler also get a few good lines but are relegated to the background for most of the picture.An amusing sidelight, as in most classic films while no one seemingly works, as is the case in this aside from an occasional nightclub gig, all the girls have one immaculate outfit after another and elaborate always perfect hairdos. Not that it's a bad thing, it's anachronistic but adds to the glamor of the stars. It's all as silly as it sounds but if you're looking for a tuneful, undemanding little trifle this is a pleasant pastime.

Paramount studio musical comedy (more music than comedy) directed by George Marshall (Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis films, etc...). Hutton, Lamour, Chandler and Lynn are a singing sister act wined and dined by band leader Fred MacMurray. Most of the film takes place at a nightclub (the sisters wear long gowns for the entire film) and there's not much of a plot, mainly an excuse for Hutton to do some songs. Fred MacMurray sings (though he's bit of a creep most of the time), and some rare scenes of piano prodigy Diana Lynn playing the piano (too bad not really featured in solo). Most of the lines and situations go to Hutton, Lamour, and MacMurray, the rest of the cast is just there to be working. Cute but definitely a lesser work. I'd watch Hutton, Lamour, or Lynn in anything but there was just too little film here for them to be cast in their roles.