Author Archive: Retro

Recalling her own rocky road to success, a former opera singer refuses to allow her daughter to take the stage, so it’s up to singer Michael Bartlett to convince her otherwise. Dir. Aubrey Scotto

Singing star moves to a new home and falls for her neighbor, a cartoonist with a young son, who resents her involvement with his dad. Dir. Richard Sale

Hillbilly singer helps a toy company mogul and his daughter when their car breaks down in the woods, and is given a show on the rich man’s radio station. The daughter’s affection for the hillbilly irks the radio station manager, who has his own plans for her. Songs include: “Just a Country Boy at Heart”, “One Girl in My Arms”, “You’re My Strongest Weakness” & more. Dir. Marshall Neilan

Roy is a young lawyer and has little to do in this movie.

Terry Arden (Evelyn Dall) travels to England to take over her half of her late fathers dating service run by Arthur Bowman (Arthur Askey). An enjoyable musical comedy.

The Show Must Go On…despite financial problems–Based on the hit Broadway revue. Songs include “C’est si Bon” performed by Eartha Kitt. Written by Ronny Graham, Paul Lynde, and Mel Brooks. Dir. Harry Horner

South American tour guide steers traveller toward romance with native girl. Songs include: “Tra-La-La”, “Rhythm of the Rio”, and “Ay, Ay, Ay”. Dir. Erle C. Kenton. Ay, Ay.

Music professor undergoes many career upsets because of his dislike of jazz and big band, but a nightclub singer eventually helps him see the light. Contains the song, “I’m Sorta Kinda Glad I Met You.” Dir. Marshall Neilan

Director Mitchell Leison’s musical tale of a young couple who meet and marry and go on to success in the world of jazz.