This 20th Century release was a vehicle for Alice Faye, one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood musicals, plays Rose Sargent. Ironically, this is no musical per se, it is a melodrama with music inserted in the narrative. The story takes us to the vaudeville days in which Rose, a beautiful woman is trying to make it in show biz. Ted Cotter, also a singer, admires Rose in a platonic way. Even after he makes it big, Ted will always try to get her an opportunity in which to shine. Rose, unfortunately, falls in love with Barton Clinton, a man that will prove he is not worthy of her. Barton, a con man, has good connections with people of higher living. Their love affair is doomed from the start. Barton keeps falling lower and lower, but Rose, who loves him, sticks by him no matter what.
The story is in reality a disguised take on the real life of Fanny Brice and her husband Nick Arnstein. Ms. Brice saw with horror what the studio had done to her, exposing her intimate life to a great audience and sued for damages. The case settled out of court, but it was a well known fact people guessed who the real Rose was.
Gregory Ratoff directed the film. It was obviously a vehicle for both Alice Faye and Al Jolson, who sings most of the songs the public associated him with. Alice Faye and Tyrone Power, who played Barton, made an engaging couple in the films they were featured and it's easy to see why. Both actors were at the prime of their careers. Others in the cast include William Frawley, Joyce Compton. Veteran actor Horace McMahon appears briefly, as well as Louis Prima.
This film is entertaining and light. It will not disappoint viewers.
The story is in reality a disguised take on the real life of Fanny Brice and her husband Nick Arnstein. Ms. Brice saw with horror what the studio had done to her, exposing her intimate life to a great audience and sued for damages. The case settled out of court, but it was a well known fact people guessed who the real Rose was.
Gregory Ratoff directed the film. It was obviously a vehicle for both Alice Faye and Al Jolson, who sings most of the songs the public associated him with. Alice Faye and Tyrone Power, who played Barton, made an engaging couple in the films they were featured and it's easy to see why. Both actors were at the prime of their careers. Others in the cast include William Frawley, Joyce Compton. Veteran actor Horace McMahon appears briefly, as well as Louis Prima.
This film is entertaining and light. It will not disappoint viewers.