Jeanette McDonald was made for Technicolor. She was one of the most gorgeous stars of the 30's, with her beautiful complection and red hair. I think that she has always been underrated as a comedienne and this film really shows off her comedic skills. If only she had a less wooden co-star than Nelson Eddy. The color is superb, and so are the gowns she wears. The dialog's is witty, and part of the reason has to be that Dorothy Parker contributed to the script. Oddly enough, every time I watch this it reminds of another movie from around the same time. I finally figured out what it was. It's Joy Of Living, with Irene Dunneand Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. which also features a Broadway star who is supporting her family of has-beens and never-was. And they came out in the same year.
Review of Sweethearts
