Something for the Boys (1944)

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Release Date: Nov 1, 1944 Wide

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Release Date: Nov 1, 1944 Wide

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The Cole Porter Broadway musical Something for the Boys was brought to the screen by 20th Century Fox with three new non-Porter tunes thrown in. The dated libretto (by Herbert and Dorothy Fields) involves a crumbling Southern plantation which is converted into a home for servicemen's wives. Running the operation are three cousins: Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine, and, from the South American branch of the family, Carmen Miranda. When money runs out, the threesome contrive to put on a fundraising

Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Lewis Seiler

In Theaters: Nov 1, 1944 Wide

On DVD: Jun 17, 2008

Cast

Carmen Miranda
Chiquita Hart
Michael O'Shea
Staff Sgt. Rocky Fulton
Vivian Blaine
Blossom Hart
Phil Silvers
Harry Hart
Perry Como
Sgt. Laddie Green
Sheila Ryan
Melanie Walker
Glenn Langan
Lt. Ashley Crothers
Roger Clark
Lieutenant
Cara Williams
Secretary
Thurston Hall
Col. Jefferson L. Calho...
Clarence Kolb
Col. Grubbs
Paul Hurst
Defense plant foreman
Andrew Tombes
Southern Colonel
Eddie Acuff
Soldier
Murray Alper
Soldier
Judy Holliday
1st Girl/Defense Plant
Jane Nigh
Army wife
Rory Calhoun
Soldier

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Colorful but empty musical, everyone but Carmen Miranda is lackluster.

April 15, 2009

jay nixon

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Light, colorful and very enjoyable. Carmen Miranda is terrific. Some fine songs, good art direction. Nothing deep or significant, just old fashioned entertainment.

August 27, 2009