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Follow the Fleet (1936)

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Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 8
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Release Date: Feb 20, 1936 Wide

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Movie Info

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

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Mark Sandrich , William A. Seiter

Written By: Dwight Taylor, Allan Scott

In Theaters: Feb 20, 1936 Wide

On DVD: Aug 16, 2005

Warner Bros.

Cast

Fred Astaire
Bake Baker
Ginger Rogers
Sherry Martin
Randolph Scott
Bilge Smith
Harriet Hilliard
Connie Martin
Astrid Allwyn
Iris Manning
Betty Grable
Trio Singer
Harry Beresford
Captain Ezra Hickey
Russell Hicks
Jim Nolan
Brooks Benedict
Sullivan Nolan's Assist...
Ray Mayer
Dopey Williams
Lucille Ball
Kitty Collins
Constance Bergen
Ticket Seller
Lita Chevret
Girl
Bud Geary
Coxswain
Huntly Gordon
Touring Officer
Joy Hodges
Show Girl
Frank Jenks
Sailor
Maxine Jennings
Hostess
Thelma Leeds
A Girl
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Courtney
George Magrill
Quartermaster
Frank Moran
Sailor
James Pierce
Bouncer
Herbert Rawlinson
Weber Ballroom Manager
Gertrude Short
Cashier Dance Joint
Frank Sully
Sailor
Kay Sutton
Telephone Operator
Eddie Tamblyn
Sailor
Max Wagner
Marine
Eric Wilton
Butler at Party
Melinda Wood Allen
Office Boy
Jane Hamilton
Waitress
Frank Mills
Sailor
Addison Randall
Lt. Williams
Edmund Burns
Sailor
George Lollier
Deck Officer
Tony Martin
Sailor

Critic Reviews for Follow the Fleet

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

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Emanuel Levy

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

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

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Dan Callahan

Slant Magazine

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

August 1, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Dan Callahan

Slant Magazine

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

August 21, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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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

Spencer S.

Super Reviewer

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

Red Lats

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