Tony Angelo (George Raft) owns a fancy saloon in late 19th century San Francisco. Into his life plops a young girl, Katie (Peggy Ann Garner). It seems she's come to live with her uncle who works for Tony...but the uncle recently died and the child has no other kin in American. So, nice guy Tony lets her stay with him...for now at least. And, it's through Katie that she introduces Tony to a nice lady she met on the boat to America. But Tony meeting Harriet (Joan Bennett) is problematic for two reasons. First, Tony hates all those stuck up swells living on Nob Hill...and Harriet lives there! This definitely challenges Tony's stereotype! Second, Sally (Vivian Blaine) is a singer in Tony's saloon....and she secretly is in love with him. What will she do now that Harriet seems to have eyes for Tony as well? And, is there something more to all this?
Aside from perhaps one or two songs too many, "Nob Hill" is a pretty good picture. The plot is interesting and at times you assume it will follow a certain formula...but doesn't in most cases. I appreciate that. Not a great film but a lovely to look at and enjoyable picture.
Aside from perhaps one or two songs too many, "Nob Hill" is a pretty good picture. The plot is interesting and at times you assume it will follow a certain formula...but doesn't in most cases. I appreciate that. Not a great film but a lovely to look at and enjoyable picture.