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Rich Young & Pretty [VHS]

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I saw this film several years ago, so my memory's a little rusty, but since there are no other reviews for "Rich, Young and Pretty" yet I'd thought I'd give a quick synopsis for those of you just browsing.

Jane Powell stars as a young Texan who is taken to Paris by her father, played by Wendell Corey. While there, she runs across her mother (Danielle Darrieux) , who is working in a night club with her boyfriend (the oh-so handsome Fernando Lamas). This turns out to be a problem, since Powell had been told by her father that her mother was deceased. Oops! Hilarity ensues. I wouldn't say this film is in the first or second tier of Powell pictures ("Two Weeks with Love" and "A Date With Judy" are my faves) and it does drag a bit in spots, but Jane is always a delight to watch and it does have it's bright spots. Among them is a charming rendition of "We Never Talk Much" , a fun song I really like.

You might want to check out "Rich, Young and Pretty" if you are a fan of Jane or old Technicolor musicals. Grade: B-

I originally saw this movie when i was youg boy,{I am now 67 years old]. This film has stayed with me all these years .The musicals of the forties and thirtys were so good,the story lines were so simple and the movies of this time were entertaining and always refered to family values.As a youg boy Jane Powell was idle,and of course I still appreaciate her to this very day. i was a bit aprehensive in purchasing this copy ,but much to my surprise I found the print very good.I am looking forward to more musicals being produced on dvd.

Ken Barrett
Mooroolbark Vic Australia.

- you can count this one among them. It is worthy of viewing and re-viewing especially since, "Wonder Why" sung superbly by Vic Damone was nominated as Best Song back in '51.

But this one's a-got-to-have IF you're a true Damone fan! As I was way too young to have seen this at its original release in 1951, it was a treat to see Vic at his youngest and in his most debonair role as Frenchman, Andre Milan. Miss Jane Powell, as well, cute as a button ....they sure made a bunch of movies together....(here she is as a strawberry blonde).

Vic is comfortably suited in the role luring the lovely
Liz (Jane) off her Texas ranch.

You'd be surprised as I, to see a youthful comic Hans Conreid ( got to be before joining the "Danny Thomas Show" cast) and of course, Fernando Lamas - two stars in their own genre...plus an agreeable up-tempo number by "The Four Freshman".
Remember this group ? But my greatest surprise was how come we in TV-movieland have never seen this one ?! This unknown film nicely blends together French charm and Texas ingenuity and truly would be a musical plus for Franco-American relations. Take the ageless "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
( cute little French version of it as well ).


Other tunes include: "There's Danger in Your Eyes" ( quick flashback to 1927 by a surprizing look-alike to Ms. Powell, Danielle Darrieux playing her long-forgotten mother )....the romantic, "I Can See You" (separated duet) and
another cutie is "We Never Talk Much" repeated much more convincingly by Vic and Jane singing also that great "The Old Piano Roll Blues" - another American classic.

MY PERSONAL RATING: C'est Meraviglie !

Another "cutesy" movie starring Jane Powell, who is always the perpetual fetching lass and mistress of her own genre,

A wonderful voice (a true coloratura), the perfect pout -- not to mention her gorgous gams, what's not to love?

She is the beautiful girl next door that you soulfully pined for but never got to kiss.

Isn't there one more (at least) Jane Powell movie that Amazon has not yet presented for sale? I think there is. Check it out!

This is such a pleasant movie. It was Mr.Damone's first movie and the chemistry between he and Jane Powell are wonderful. It is a very shy, but romantic and extremely gifted vocalist (Mr.Damone), with a great vocalist and leading lady as Jane Powell. If you are going to start out in the movies who better to be with. They are a natural pair who meet and fall in love in Paris, France. Unbeknown to Miss Powell, her Mother lives in Paris. There is so much great music and fun and just a really nice movie all together. You don't want to miss the music and singing from Vic Damone and Jane Powell as they are great together. The story line is cute and all in all it is my favorite of the two of them. If you love musicals you will love this and find yourself smiling watching this film. After you watch this one you will want to watch "Hit the Deck", they are just as good in this one too!

Cheryl Benim