The high score I've given this is purely for the musical numbers - 'On Your Toes', 'There's a Small Hotel', 'Johnny One Note', 'I Wish I Were In Love Again', 'On Your Toes', 'Blue Moon', 'A Blue Room', 'Mountain Greenery', and best of all, the dance sequence to 'Slaughter on 10th Avenue'. Performers showcased in this movie include Judy Garland, Perry Como, June Allyson, Betty Garrett, Cyd Charisse, Gene Kelly and Vera-Ellen, who are all great.
As Rodgers and Hart themselves, Tom Drake (a bit colourless) and Mickey Rooney (a bit manic) are passable, but the story has little to do with the reality of their lives. As a biopic, then, this film is laughable. But as a musical showcase, it works well.
As Rodgers and Hart themselves, Tom Drake (a bit colourless) and Mickey Rooney (a bit manic) are passable, but the story has little to do with the reality of their lives. As a biopic, then, this film is laughable. But as a musical showcase, it works well.