This has always been one of my favorite Martin & Lewis pictures.
Dean has some very good songs here -- "Kiss Me, Kiss Me", "How Do You Speak To An Angel", and "Money Burns A Hole In My Pocket".
In terms of Jerry's performance, the dance number with Sheree North is hilarious. I noted that a couple of our IMDb reviewers noted Jerry's mugging; that was Jerry Lewis' primary contribution (sarcasm) to comedy; it's what he did more than any one thing in all the Martin & Lewis films...well, that along with talking in a screeching voice. And why did Jerry Lewis insist on singing??? It is interesting, however, to see how Jerry had evolved by 1954 into a man who could be at least somewhat of a love interest. Since it has come up in a number of Lewis films, apparently Jerry thought all Asians had bucked teeth. I won't say it was racist, but I will say it was not a well-thought out depiction and was born of ignorance.
In terms of the boys together, the slapping scene is funny. But I do want to commend them for the "Every Streets A Boulevard" production number. One of the best musical productions of their entire career (and a song that they did a few times on the Colgate Comedy Hour on television).
In terms of the supporting cast, Janet Leigh is great as the newspaper reporter who is just a little slippery with the truth. Fred Clark is great as the editor (with toupee). I did feel a little sorry for Edward Arnold here; Arnold was once a major star, and received billing above Cary Grant in "The Toast Of New York"; here he has little more than a bit part as mayor, and it was one of his last films.
This is one of the more sophisticated Martin & Lewis films, and I highly recommend it.
Dean has some very good songs here -- "Kiss Me, Kiss Me", "How Do You Speak To An Angel", and "Money Burns A Hole In My Pocket".
In terms of Jerry's performance, the dance number with Sheree North is hilarious. I noted that a couple of our IMDb reviewers noted Jerry's mugging; that was Jerry Lewis' primary contribution (sarcasm) to comedy; it's what he did more than any one thing in all the Martin & Lewis films...well, that along with talking in a screeching voice. And why did Jerry Lewis insist on singing??? It is interesting, however, to see how Jerry had evolved by 1954 into a man who could be at least somewhat of a love interest. Since it has come up in a number of Lewis films, apparently Jerry thought all Asians had bucked teeth. I won't say it was racist, but I will say it was not a well-thought out depiction and was born of ignorance.
In terms of the boys together, the slapping scene is funny. But I do want to commend them for the "Every Streets A Boulevard" production number. One of the best musical productions of their entire career (and a song that they did a few times on the Colgate Comedy Hour on television).
In terms of the supporting cast, Janet Leigh is great as the newspaper reporter who is just a little slippery with the truth. Fred Clark is great as the editor (with toupee). I did feel a little sorry for Edward Arnold here; Arnold was once a major star, and received billing above Cary Grant in "The Toast Of New York"; here he has little more than a bit part as mayor, and it was one of his last films.
This is one of the more sophisticated Martin & Lewis films, and I highly recommend it.