6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
2 Words- Virginia O'Brien, January 15, 2002
This review is from: Merton of the Movies [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie is great. I gave it a 4 because it was so good, they should of added 20 mins more to the movie. I know MGM was good for making people stars and spotting talent, but they sure overlooked Virginia O'Brien, she was a talent, and a very funny woman, had wit and a great sense of humor, most of her movies she didn't talk, she just sung with no expressions, her nickname back in Hollywood was "Miss Red Hot Frozen Face", or the "Girl Who Never Smiles. But the films she did get to talk in she always gave it her all and left you wanting more, but for some reasons MGM didn't want more. I don't know why they didn't make her a star, she was very pretty, attractive, tall, she did fit the beauty standards that MGM had. This movie is worth watching on a Rainy Day with some popcorn. Red Skelton is funny as always, but with Virginia its even funnier, MGM should of put them both into some more leading comedy roles, this could of led to what Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz did, or what George Burns and Gracie Allen were doing. Because Red and Virginia worked magic together, they could of did a series of movies together, but MGM didn't really care much for comedy. It most be good because they found it in a vault and made it commercially available, there's a lot of other good movies not made into video, but they picked this one because they knew people would enjoy it. Watch this, and I bet you, you'll become a Virginia O'Brien fan, and you'll wonder why MGM didn't make her into a big star. Another great movie she was in, was with Judy Garland in The Harvey Girls, she singing It's A Great Big World with Judy, let me tell she gave Judy a run for her money, Virginia had a strong voice, like Judy, she almost was louder then Judy was. Ms. Virginia O'Brien died last year January 23, 2001, may she rest in peace, we still remember you. Hopefully this post will make people watch her movies and make the film people make more of her movies commercially, or maybe someone will write a book on her.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Sweet Movie, January 30, 2001
This review is from: Merton of the Movies [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is a very sweet and nostalgic movie with alot of the Red Skelton charm. It is funny at times and touching at others. Virginia O'Brien is excellent. Her character is alot more serious and sober than most of the roles she played. She proves she can hold your attention with out singing a note. The interaction between Red and Virginia is very sincere & poignant. It is a nice movie if you are a sentementalist like me.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
More Skelton Fun, December 31, 1999
This review is from: Merton of the Movies [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie is quite typical of Red's work. It has all the ingredients: mix-ups, love interests, and the loveable, apparent failure who ultimately makes good. Put this all in a blender and add some sight gags and solid Red Skelton humor. Watch for just over an hour, and out comes great family fun.
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