Pretty Melinda Howard has been abroad singing with a musical troupe. She decides to return home to surprise her mother whom she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. She doesn't know that her mother is actually a burnt-out cabaret singer with a love for whiskey. When she arrives at the mansion, she is taken in by the two servants who are friends of her mother's. The house actually belongs to Adolph Hubbell, a kind-hearted Broadway producer who also gets drawn into the charade. Hubbell takes a shine to Melinda and agrees to star her in his next show. Melinda also finds romance with a handsome hoofer who's also in the show. All is going well for Melinda except that she wants to see her mother who keeps putting off their reunion.
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Music, Romance |
| Director | David Butler |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (16 votes) |
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The film constructs its featherlight plot around a classic case of mistaken identity, using it as a springboard for a series of musical numbers and romantic entanglements. It relies on the charm of its cast and energetic choreography to carry the day, celebrating the sheer joy of performance.
What lingers after the final curtain is the infectious rhythm of the tunes and the warm glow of a story where talent and a good heart always win. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David Butler
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With a cozy blanket and a sweet treat, perfect for a cheerful, undemanding evening in.
Doris Day
Melinda Howard
Gene Nelson
Tom Farnham
S.Z. Sakall
Adolph Hubbell
Billy De Wolfe
Lefty Mack
Gladys George
Jessica Howard
Florence Bates
Mrs. Anna Hubbell
Anne Triola
Gloria Davis
Hanley Stafford
George Ferndel - Producer
Murray Alper
Joe, Bartender at Three O'Clock Club (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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