One vote for Durante,who did a few numbers along with the famous piano bit; one vote for Marsha Hunt, delightful as always, since she doesn't has that many movies I'm happy just to see her; one vote for June Allyson, who gave a solid sentimental performance. Not a musical as I expected, the plot is way too simple/dull for a two hour movie, and told too straightfowardly leaving no room for imagination for the audience or cinema language. Thus, the movie has these long, boring scene of conversations and you see the same ideas played out over and again. June Allyson is such a dynamic actress yet cast here as a boring character with practically no personality, she did mostly crying, which was well done, just not enough coming from Allyson. Durante's cute of course on his own, but had no chemistry with other main characters. The movie is all over the place. Supposedly the idea is to celebrate women in music during war times, however it is not addressed in the movie. And as strong and smart as these women are, in times of trouble the most they were asked to do was pray??? Also I'm not sure what role the little girl plays, she doesn't really do much except just "being there". I'm guessing she's the symbol of a religious guardian angel? Faith? She's not the Pollyanna to teach us to look on the bright side of life, she just goes to church like a sweet little girl. In all I would not recommend this movie.
Review of Music for Millions
