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The Bumsteads go on a cruise. Penny Singleton sings!, June 16, 2003
This review is from: Blondie Goes Latin [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is the 8th film in the series of 28 (1938-1950). Alvin (Danny Mummert) is nice enough to visit the Bumsteads and give flowers to Blondie. He has a poem to read titled, "The Bumsteads Go To South America". The Bumstead family gets to go on a six-week cruise to South America thanks to Mr. Dithers. Well, a telegram comes for Mr. Dithers. To close a deal at the office, someone must be at the office Tuesday. This is Mr. Dithers health cruise, so that means Dagwood (Arthur Lake) must leave the ship to be at the office. After all Mr. Dithers is Dagwood's boss. But Dithers insists on Blondie (Penny Singleton), Baby Dumpling (Larry Simms) and Daisy too to stay on the ship with him with his compliments. Dagwood says a tearful goodbye. Well, as you will see, Dagwood doesn't quite make it ashore. He is still on the boat and is trying to hide from Mr. Dithers. Baby Dumpling meets a little girl (Janet Burston) and they sing a duet. Penny Singleton gets to sing three beautiful songs and dances too. The next film in the series is BLONDIE IN SOCIETY.
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The Bumsteads in a good musical comedy. Lots of fun for fans, October 31, 2000
This review is from: Blondie Goes Latin [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This entry in the "Blondie" series stands out from the usual run because of its elaborate production values and its emphasis on music. "Blondie Goes Latin" is a full-fledged musical, with Penny Singleton singing two songs and dancing up a storm, Arthur Lake doing energetic drum solos, Ruth Terry and Tito Guizar vocalizing individually (and Terry is terrific!) -- even Baby Dumpling, Mr. Dithers, and Daisy try dancing! Not much plot -- the family's cruise vacation is disrupted when Dagwood, having to find a client on board, is drafted into the ship's orchestra -- but never mind the plot, enjoy the music! Followers of the series will definitely greet this with enthusiasm, and movie-musical fans will find lots to like, too.
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A Comedy with Music, August 18, 2009
This review is from: Blondie Goes Latin [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Blondie Goes Latin
The film begins with Dagwood saying goodbye. Did he forget something? They are on a big boat. Will Dagwood impersonate a woman? "She has hay fever." "I can explain everything." Then the credits roll. Alvin picks flowers and reads a poem. Will Dagwood shoot out the front door like a rocket? "You missed him." They arrive at the docks. [Is travel that simple today?] Do little pitchers have big ears? A telegram causes a change in plans. There is another complication on the gangplank. Next there is music for entertainment. Is Dagwood at sea? Does someone want to meet J. C. Dithers? "Stay in your own backyard."
"I hate music lessons." There is a surprise for Blondie! She makes a telephone call. Daisy barks! Did Mr. Dithers see something that shouldn't be there? Señor Rodriguez sings. Blondie shows her singing skills. Can Dagwood find a disguise? Is there a clue in a sandwich? "This is horrible." Will Dagwood's absence from work prove a lucky break for Dithers and make a happy ending? "That is the drummer." [Some like it hot?] Is Blondie upset? Will she sing and dance? [She sings and dances like Dorothy McNulty in "After the Thin Man".] "Hello Daddy." The singer explains Dagwood's actions. There is a happy ending to this funny comedy. "You don't play a drum."
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