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Follow the Fleet (1936)

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This lesser Astaire/Rogers vehicle is one of several screen versions of the venerable Hubert Osborne stage play Shore Leave. For reasons unknown, Fred and Ginger are virtually supporting players here, spending most of their time trying to patch up the romance between Fred's fellow sailor Randolph Scott and Ginger's sister Harriet Hilliard (better known as Harriet Nelson, of Ozzie and Harriet fame). One of the sillier aspects of the plot hinges on raising enough money to renovate a broken-down

Aug 16, 2005

Warner Bros.

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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) | DVD (8)

Though not one of Astaire-Rogers strongest musicals, the musical is still enjoyable despite its rather bland plot.

August 9, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

It was fun to see western star Randolph Scott garbed in a sailor's uniform and acting like an old salt.

May 10, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Some of Fred and Ginger's best numbers, but get thee behind me, Harriet Hilliard.

August 1, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Burdened with a dull plot but blessed with a rousing Irving Berlin score.

August 1, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Not Fred and Ginger's best, but great Irving Berlin songs and dances

August 21, 2002 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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Audience Reviews for Follow the Fleet

A cute and honest musical with some great turns by newcomers at the time Betty Grable, Harriet Hilliard, and Randolph Scott. A stale plot and only slightly entertaining music, but all the hilarity and charm that the grand old duo bring to the silver screen. Another nice classic.

October 3, 2010
FrizzDrop

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In 1936, they must have thought longer was better. I tried to watch this because it is rated pretty well, but it drags.

May 10, 2007
Redlats

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