We just saw this version premiered on TCM and it was much more entertaining than the reviews let on. Will admit it started off slow and we were almost ready to change stations but it gained our interest as the film went on.
The vocal arrangements and talents of the cast did justice to the music of the great Cole Porter, which stands on it's own, anyway. The dancing of O'Connor,Gayner and Jeanmarie was wonderfully choreographed and though the plot was entirely different from the original Broadway production the new story line kept our interest with many funny lines. All four stars worked well with each other.
Even the classic Cole Porter songs cannot save a poor production. This was not the case with this 1956 version. It is a fun film for fans of that genre.
The vocal arrangements and talents of the cast did justice to the music of the great Cole Porter, which stands on it's own, anyway. The dancing of O'Connor,Gayner and Jeanmarie was wonderfully choreographed and though the plot was entirely different from the original Broadway production the new story line kept our interest with many funny lines. All four stars worked well with each other.
Even the classic Cole Porter songs cannot save a poor production. This was not the case with this 1956 version. It is a fun film for fans of that genre.