Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 2
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Release Date: Jun 10, 1955 Wide
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One of the gutsiest movie musicals of the 1950s, Love Me or Leave Me is the true story of 1930s torch-singer Ruth Etting, here played by Doris Day. While working in a dime-a-dance joint, Ruth is discovered by Chicago racketeer Martin "The Gimp" Snyder (fascinatingly played with nary a redeeming quality by James Cagney). The smitten Snyder exerts pressure on his show-biz connections, and before long Ruth is a star of nightclubs, stage and films. Ruth continues to string Snyder along to get ahead,
Unrated, 2 hr. 2 min.
Jun 10, 1955 Wide
Apr 26, 2005
MGM Home Entertainment
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (2) | DVD (5)
Truthfully told musical saga of '20s singer Ruth Etting with fine turn by Doris Day; Cagney eats up scenery.
Doris was called on to act dramatically and not just sing and be the girl-next-door.
As a highly colored biopic, it's is an enjoyable mix of Day putting her stamp on Etting's best known songs and the contrasting acting styles of Day and Cagney.
Charles Vidor's crime-gangster musical, about the rise of fall of singer Ruth Etting, offers James Cagney (Oscar-nominated) and Doris Day some of the best dramatic roles of their careers.
abrasively repetitious
Cagney's charisma and Day's effervescent beauty help sustain this abuse-ridden march towards divorce, peppered by some vibrant musical numbers.
A slow crawl through a hellish relationship.
a different doris day but a wonderful showcase for her talents
March 29, 2007
Super Reviewer
Outstanding performances from James Cagney and Doris Day make this film one of the better bio's from the 1950's. Excellent production values, the costumes are beautifully done. Professionally done in all aspects. Great score.
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