Author: clayton

Don’t know much about this film, I know Jean Arthur big fan, shes fantastic.
Another Washington movie this time mid-war.
Its a romantic comedy, It was pretty funny actually compared to some of the recent ones I’ve seen.
I really like this movie.
Farragut Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead, the dude was Navy and in the War of 1812 lol.
Thats a little before my time. I enjoy both the British Empire and the 13 colonies.
Im not american so British is more my heritage, or french even. I bet the French wish they followed suit of the 13 colonies thats just a strong hunch.
Anyways this movie has barely anything to do with what Im talking about, its more, Washington is crowded and Mr cant remember his name, hes some big time housing guy.
Joe Something. Ms Milligan, they all are cramped in this apartment, you get to know the characters, a love story ensues, comedy aswell. I think Jean Arthur is really great in this movie, shes super funny in her awkwardness, super beautiful to. Anyways its a fun movie. Neat time capsul into Washington DC in ’42. People chilling on the rooftops was cool. The funniest scene was Ms Milligan crying at her Carolina wedding eating catfish ahaha. Just cause you can tell that wasnt her dream wedding, but it was a humorous situation. The ending and the ‘Scandal’ wasnt the best story line, in my opinion but worked out. The Fbi investigating Joe something cause he had binoculars spying on Ms Milligan lol. People in love were so funny back then, its such a big deal crossing the door into bedrooms, its like had to be all dressed to go out and be all this way and that way, in conversation and appearances and dining. Nowadays its just sweat pants, with the kids and dog and go get groceries, and mac and cheese with weiners lol. Not fancy hats in boxes, or maybe Im just chilling with the wrong people ahaha, that would be more of a formal office setting I would think.
Tyler O’Neill just hit 5th consecutive opening day HR most since 1900 lol.
Sorry watching baseball right now too.
Anyways Mr cant remember his name, hes all rambuctious, sets the couple up on a date, hes behind the scenes a bunch.
He starts off as poor and etc, but hes old and smart, and high up business man with power.
So the routine with Ms Milligan was awesome.
I don’t know I would watch that again.
Its not like a Capra movie, Capra was more hardcore in characters and stories, this one more light comedy. But just as good. I didn’t know what to expect was able to enjoy it over a few days without thinking too much. With a somewhat happy ending despite the war.

Another Columbia movie, just finished watching it.
Comedy, legal drama, romance style, little bit of Mr Smith goes to Washington, it isnt a Capra film though.
Only recognized Ronald Colman after he shaved off his beard lol.
Cary Grant in a role , ive never really seen him in, a criminal bad guy, sort of.
Then he becomes more amiable and more of the playboy accustomed to.
Jean Arthur is awesome, shes adorable and lovely.
And, yeah couldnt recognize her from the older movies neither, but now I know.
So I enjoyed this movie, little slow in some parts, but once it gets going one becomes invested in the characters.
The small town feel, and the double crossing, the legal aspect was a fun little side plot.
Wasnt the greatest movie Ive watched from the Columbia list but It was still good. Funny in some parts, strange love triangle in a way.
Jean Arthur and Cary Grant made sense, since Colman had gotten his dream of becoming supreme court.
It was a good movie, glad I watched it. The trio are great actors, I really enjoy watching Cary Grant, and Colman and Arthur.
I cant believe I couldnt recognize Colman till he shaved off his beard and that little mustache he wore.
He;s a top tier actor forsure, compelling and interesting, and a neat vocabulary and dialogue, maybe not so much of a comedy, but still had its moments.
Baseball scene was cool cause im a baseball fan, the dance scene with Colman and Ms Bush was funny.
Jean Arthur being flustered with the 2 men is funny too.
Cool seeing the Columbia casting some similar faces in different variety of roles.

Following the Frank Capra movieline. Columbia 100 yr curated selection.
First time seeing this, although I have heard quite a bit about it.

I guess I like the idea that anyone naive and honest can get into the USA political system, which plays on Washington, Jefferson, Abe Lincoln and so on, that a bill innocent enough to be a kids camping bill and just a loan from the government can drain the swamp lol.
Sure is refreshing to watch nowadays.

even though im not a member of the US electorate nor a citizen, can still cheer on mr smith and democracy, and that good will prevail.
That man won’t be blinded or swayed by fancy clothes or charming women, when the kids camp is on the line.

So I enjoyed this movie, was entertaining, actually most entertained ive ever been from the US senate.
The hot off the presses, the old character in question.
The naivety of Mr Smith in the beginning then, almost quitting and help from Ms Saunders. I like how they had a small romance at the end and everything came together despite all the odds.

I like how Mr Smith didnt give up event though being slandered by the presses and his fathers friend, and the inspiration from Abe Lincoln was touching. Ive seen a few of the monuments down in Washington, only via a youtube channel but they are pretty amazing. How the boy scout paper competed with the machine and the presses, and had the thugs driving them off the roads, and the big fight against the Taylor machine, which is of course the villain actor from the ‘You cant take it with you.’ Good villain character. And, with all the buckets of telegrams, still didnt give up, rather reached out to his old father friend compasion and threw his own words back at him, where the Senator Paine would rather fess up that go on living lol. So it all comes full circle.

Anyways similar themes to what Ive seen in other Frank Capra films, and similar actors. Ms Saunders was awesome, and she was a good sidekick to the whole thing, she goes from disillusioned to a believer, and she had the background. Funny seeing the president show amiable disposition to Mr Smith too. And nice feeling in the end, it almost killed him but it probably worked out in a way the founding fathers could look down all proud at what they’ve created. i mean this is pre-ww2 I have a feeling things were probably a little more sombre, but it is a fiction romance, etc, so you gotta tell a story, and half the film is developing Mr Smith into a trusty dude you want in Washington to stir things up lol. I enjoyed this movie would 100% watch it again. The ending was abrupt, should have shown the, and they lived happily ever after, yet cant blame him was already 2 hours 10 mins, and the conflict was resolved, you could feel their love from across the gallery and up one balcony. So James Stewart is a pretty awesome actor he sure can get going with his hair all wild. Not sure youd get away with assaulting like 6-7 press members nowadays, but probably feel like it after seeing what they did to him in the papers. So just an important lesson in who controls the presses, and the motives they might have. The internet being a useful tool, its also important to seek the facts beyond the motives or prejudices.
Kind of a helpless feeling to watch MR Smith get slandered and forged upon. Almost get expelled while he was innocent. Lesson its hard but good to fight against corruption in politics. It could come at your own expense, and collapsing on the senate floor, but President Abe Lincoln did it. And hes looking at you young man. Crazy that Abe Lincoln was shot, and the James Wilkes Booth Yelled out the latin death to tyrants. I dont really equate Abe Lincoln as a Tyrant, I read he was a bad ass wrestler, and well maybe if you were from the south, you might think that losing your slaves was a tyrant type action. I dont really know enough about all that to comment further. John Wilkes lol woops so was a stage actor and supported the south. Anyways just curious since the monument is a part of the film. Never seen it before but its in alot of American media.
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Ha just learnt thats the building on the USA one cent coin and 5$ note is the Abe Lincoln Memorial. Didnt know that.
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Didnt even recognize Jean Arthur, as from You cant take it with you.
Maybe the voice, or hair or something but both very beautiful.
Was good in both films.
So its kinda neat how Capra used some of the same actors, you know some directors of the present day do that aswell too.
Probably never admit this again but I like both, variety and similar faces.
Another one I recognize is Thomas Mitchell, hes the crook on the plane in Lost Horizon.
Another One Harry Carey holy cow filmography. So many titles, This guy was a legend back in the day, even John Wayne paid homage to him. Cowboy movies, from the generation before.
See I could never guess all this stuff whole world to learn.

Not as good as Flintstones, lol.
George Jetson would sure have a tough time living in the new millenia lol surprisingly.
Women drivers and other old fashioned remarks.
Its an ok show, I prefer the Flintstones though.
Not very good at working, relationships, lazy and corner cutter.
I think Flintstones has better writing although it is a neat take on the world of the future.
And, some things never change, with the assembly line profits, getting fired and so on.
Ah well take the good with the bad, still glad I watched it but Flintstones jokes were way better, better animation.
Fred more realistic of a character and learns his lessons.
I dont dislike it, but its not the greatest.
To see the characters reactions to the real future or present time now would be interesting.
Neat how they go to the beta ranch to live like old times, some people still live like that today, and its not a bad thing.
Its got some MAD issue 1 vibes, with the flubber people that never stand up and do all their work sitting down till the machine breaks.
Not sure if its issue 1, but first 3 forsure.

Another Frank Capra movie from the Columbia pictures movie list.
Bought this one on youtube, so I own it forever, forever digitally I suppose.
Lifetime ownership I guess.
Not like DVD would last an eternity neither scratches.
With the internet it lives on.

Anyways walked into this movie with no expectation, however with a title as such you’d get the idea of a certain theme.
Feel like I already talked alot about this movie before the blog, so I fear i’d be repeating myself.

Anyways I’m new to the Frank Capra movies but he makes good films.
Wonderful life, Lost Horizon, and now ‘You Can’t Take it With You.’
Just wonderful themes like actually being happy, the important things in life, not being embarrassed, not being bothered by trivial things, appreciating the moment, dancing, and being happy in general. Vs. the un- important things, of business over family, social status, missed opportunities, real opportunities, and following you heart.
Family and not letting the material things blind you.
Kindness for Mr Kirby.

Anyways it was a great movie, glad I watched it.
Great ending great story. Funny, drama, romance, dance, music.
I liked the big apple dance, and the young romance.
The awkwardness between James Steward family prejudices and grandpa’s eclectic family.
They were all a happy bunch, and having nice friend, vs being a cold old soulless person for money Its a big contrast.
The house scenes were great, the not selling the house premise.
The early dinner, felt so awkward for them.
Then the conflict might lead into the court house, the rising action with the introspective Mr Kirby has and losing his son, the climax, and I feel like this film or play does a good job at making you remember certain things like the dance and the harmonica, and the grandpa speech.
The going down the elevator to be happy.
Yeh I liked the court room scene that was pretty funny. The previous dinner scene.
I was wondering what all that character intro was, with the man who makes machines, was to introduce the family, the lilies, Yeh the courtroom scene was the funniest and the judge was exceptionally funny. I dont think ive ever written that sentence before, a funny judge. But that courtroom was chaos.
I was wondering if they just werent going to ever get together, but had to go through the conflict, or James Stewart would quit his job, Ramsey wouldnt come to him like the ghost of christmas past.
Finally selling the house and on the bloick it was sad, you feel for the characters, however the growth in Mr. Kirby was the best. so that was a ncie ending, the harmonica duet was a nice ending.
The dancing sister always looking so jovial. I liked the income tax scene. ‘What do I get for it.’ Seems 75 bucks should be good for taxes lol. What a refreshing scene. Everyone in this new millenia should see this movie, Im sure its a little widely exagerated, but movies and people and politics arent like that anymore. The grandpa in the crutches slightly shabily dressed, with a house that isnt nearly as fancy as Mr Kirby be Grandpa was more rich. Losing his temper like that. I like that sometimes things have to be said, even if you regret it and take it back immediately.
Im not so sure what it is about that, but sometimes people need to hear the harsh truth. I might regret writing that lol, but in the case of this movie it rings true.

All in all I really enjoyed this one, was best movie I seen in a while I would definitely watch that again, and motivated to go through the Frank Capra films, as they all have a feel good quality and I like that in a movie. Plus its from a play, so If I ever have a chance to see in theatre it would very much peak my interests.

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Found this cool photo.

From Allison Marchant on the Flikr page https://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonated/2736389506/in/photostream/
Just a cool photo after I watched the movie, it came up in the creative commons license search.

Been watching every Flintstones episode, gotta say its been a fun experience.
This show is great nostalgia, even for a period I wasnt around for.
Fred is the asshole he has his moments, Barney is the loyal friend. Freds always stealing his ideas or trying to swindle him for a couple bucks or a deal, or trying to make him look bad.
In turn Wilma, Betty, and Barney all make fun of Fred constantly.
Fred always getting the gang into crazy activities.
And, just playing tricks.
Hot temper.
Anwyays the show is pretty funny all the characters are lovable.
Even Fred the grouch is happy sometimes.
Its the modern nuclear family. I think Simspons took alot from this show, or its the same show, but 30 years later.
The art and animation is great still stands up after all these years.
A little post war racism with the Asian Judo teacher, the cowboys and indians gag.
Otherwise for a G rated show its great.
I just realized Mel Blanc was the voice for Dino. Dino and Barney..Thats fun.
Im sure Looney Tunes and Flintstones were competing.
This show ran on re-runs forever even as a kid I remember seeing it on cable TV constantly.
Fred and Barney know it all attitudes and getting into hairy situations are my favourite, but the wives are pretty funny too.
Its very old fashioned in a sense now with the wives preparing dinner and cleaning the house. Wilma wheres my dinner Fred screams.
You dont see much of that nowadays.
In the later seasons, celebrities make cameos, like bewitched and other references not totally familiar.
The Intro and outro is especially memorable, the lounge music and the yabadabadoo, getting off work.
Bedrock seems like a nice place, the suburbs, they have all sorts of rock type and animal type technologies.
Its a feel good show, glad I took the time to re-watch all these.
Some good writing and fun adventures.
I especially like the art work style its very basic, but its well done and nice scenery.
I think everyone can relate to this show especially if you are familiar with nuclear family or suburbs.
Watching TV and film in general.
Just seeing a episode makes me smile.
Got em all for free on tubi tv.
But something worth having in the collection.
Timeless show.

Okay, think that about wraps up the ’37 from the Columbia movies list.
This one stars Cary Grant, his film wife.
They get divorced for 90 days or something then hilarity ensues.
Cary Grant and his wife are super hilarious together as a cast.
Cary Grant gets all jealous about his wife singing coach and they start feuding, starts the divorce.
She moves in with her aunt, and this rich dude from Oklahoma is living next door, so anyways they start seeing other people.
And, the whole show they are embarrassing each others dates.
Originally, they are sort of high class, with dinner parties from the period.
The Oklahoma guy is more rough around the edges.
Cary then is dating some a club singer, that does the original Marilyn Monroe wind up the dress and actually shows her undergarment, well Cary all embarrassed his ex wife thinks its funny.
So the movie goes on they share each others embarrassing moments, completely turning off their dates.
Eventually they see they are meant for each other and cancel the divorce in the end, but they are both so stubborn, unwilling to admit anything truthful at all.
The dance scene is epic, really liked that . Kinda felt bad for the Oklahoma rich dude, but Carys wife is mortified having to dance.
Anyways the whole movie is charming.

Reminds me alot of the stooges of the era, except stooges completely poor, these people high society, but not snobs exactly but, very fancy parties.
The sets are incredible.
Furniture and wallpaper and mansions decor, very cool.
Even the cabin is very oldschool.
Its a innocent charming movie. Cary Grant has a amazing performance, but I mean equally is his wife. I dont know her name yet cause I havent googled it, but shes beautiful and funny.
She pretends to be drunk and causes mayhem at Cary’s new dates house, meeting her parents. She answered his phone earlier so the date was like why is a woman answering, so Cary’s wife pretends to be the sister, and in turn mortifies Cary. Its all pretty funny.
Wouldnt typically watch a film listed as a ‘romantic comedy,’ but Im glad I watched this film. Yea Cary Grant, legendary.
The wife, always had these epic dresses and hats on. So yea people really dressed nice back in the day. Just wild outfits.
The theme is just chasing romance, and tad jealousy mistrust, but also love.
The police chase was pretty funny, I wonder the cops being so strict back then, and also in the Stooges. Stooges always getting chased and getting beaten up by cops in the street walking around.
Here, they gat mad cause the radio was too loud.
Eventually she trashes her car so they get stuck at the cabin together where romance ensues. As audience its happy moment when they get back together after all the farces theyve been through.
So it makes me think of the period and how many people watched this movie back in the day.
Or if the Stooges met Cary Grant or seen this movie themselves.
And, vice versa.
Ok not much else to say, watched it on youtube and the audio was completely off, but the subtitles could still watch it.
That makes 2 movies from 37 that the records still arent perfect. I would buy this movie because it was hard to find otherwise.
And, still watched it for free.
The internet is a good resource for preserving old film like this.
Its amazing, 87 years old and parts of film are missing, I guess just 30 years after just sitting in a warehouse it gets lost, or damaged or who knows.
So glad I watched this little piece of history, most of the comedy still stood up. Its not like the stooges its more, embarassing awkward comedy, but Cary Grant sure gets in a couple pickles and you cant help but laugh at him, hes a good sport. The lead cast was really above par. So I enjoyed that. Ok onto the next one. Good bye 1937 for now.

Ok googling the film to learn more.
Irene Dunn is the wifes name. Wonderful actor, I really liked her.
Box office hit, based off a play, so Im sure the Stooges seen it.
First Cary Grant Columbia film.
Joyce Compton she was really good too, with the wind up the gown.
And, that thick accent was hard to understand lol.
I liked it though.
That club they were at was pretty fancy. Probably some big studio at Columbia, They had a balloon fountain display.
Everything was so Art Deco. That style still lives on and probably make a big comeback too.

Wooo! That was an awesome movie.
Wasnt expecting too much, got a super epic adventure, thriller, mystery, romance, culture.
To think of the world in 1938 pre ww2.
I bet 7 years in Tibet was inspired by this film just a hunch.
Of the greed and powerful war machine, and weathering out the storm in Tibet is a neat story.
Some times were fantastical, but I enjoyed the entire film, learning about the characters and the mystery of what was happening to them since the beginning.
Plane ride.
Mountain scenes.
Setting and sets in the valley.
Really not something you see in movies lately its all green screen, so its extra special.
The house they mostly filmed in or palace, monastery.
The story and culture and the meek shall inherit the earth.
So many metaphors in this movie it would be difficult to name them all, but the bounty and outside vs inside.
Personal greeds and honesty, fruit, and skin, and age.
Love and happiness in nothing and in everything.
Perseverance and willpower, curiosity, and doubt.
Gold bounty but impossible to profit in a way.
Its hard to explain but the story is fantastic, wish I could write a fiction like that.
I havent read the wiki, I literally read the title of the movie, not even the synopsis and just started watching.
In a sense it could be adapted to the current era.
Anyways.
Main character was my favourite.
Would it be vain to say I see alot of myself in this character.
Not everything but certainly alot of growth amongst all the characters.
Something nice about the world pre ww2, that you dont see anymore either.
A romance and peacefulness in a way.
So im not an Asian expert at all.
I know of Shanghai.
Don’t know the airport they were at.
Not sure anything about the period I think it was March 1935.
I know a little of Tibet and the mountain range.
Actually reminds me alot of a Tin Tin adventure in a way.
I particularly liked the horse chase scene.
The waterfall, the mountaineering scenes.
The way the location Shangri-la grows on each character in a particular way.
And, how George could have everything he ever wanted but too blinded by his own self to see it or be aware.
The doubt in Bob for leaving, maybe an ego.
Its a very good story in a few parts.
I just liked the unknown and the little paradise, and the message, and every human finding their own little piece of heaven on earth.
But also a nature peaceful way about it.
Someone industrious could destroy that place almost, but they make it really disconnected from the outside world.
Maybe a little like the Beach im thinking with dicaprio. They find the awesome spot, but gotta keep it hidden, some people go to ruin it etc.
Anyways neat movie, glad they (Sony) restored it.
It was a little weird seeing the cut scenes with photographs and pans- zooms.
For an older movie really held up for me.
85 years old damn.
Ok gonna google and IMDB it.
I would definitely watch that again.
Learnt a funny english phrase slang of sow a few wild oats. Never heard that phrase till this movie Im pretty sure.
Some good acting too. all in all just a nice gem of a movie, never heard about or seen till now.
Not sure how much you can compare a film of today compared to that.
Like I said just reminded me a bit of Tin Tin, 7 years in Tibet maybe, Lawrence in Arabia.
Casablanca.
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Frank Capra Seen a few of his movies, they all good, didnt know he made em like this though.
I think my age Im the target audience for this.
That definitely wasnt a waste of time, I feel more enriched after watching that.

Ronald Colman
Interesting. Theres a little documentary about him on the youtube, which is where I watched this movie free too btw.
It just reads out the wiki.
Evolved from the silent to sound.
Anyways Awesome actor I really enjoyed that performance.

Ohh novel by Jame Hilton gotta check that out.
Apparently is a lavish musical too 1973 hmm its a Columbia pics aswell.
Just gonna put it in the 70s section so i dont have to jump between the 30s and the 70s.

Peter Finch never heard I dont think. Hes in the ’73 film..
Jane Wyatt, looks familiar huge filmography including Star Trek 4 cool.
Sam Jaffe seems like a interesting person, never really seen films by him
Edward Everett Horton. Good actor same, just unfamiliar to me.
Thomas Mitchell Unfamiliar but been in a few movies I seen. Maybe recognize him next time. Otherwise good acting, I liked his character the failed businessman crook, turned gold, turned philanthropist.
John Howard good character despite being rash and un-calculated.
HB Warner.
Ok So noticing Capra using alot of his same actors.
Isabel Jewell, wow lots of movies and from Wyoming thats kinda cool. Sad to read about her death suicide from OD, she had the first laugh in this movie as a cackling weirdo, but made me laugh.
Margo never seen or heard anything.
No one left alive from this film, I mean 85 years right.
Just a time capsule though.
Happy to have watched it.
The original posters are great though.

Wasn’t available in Canada, but I have the alphabetized list.

1776 4k does not port to MA (1972)

20 Million Miles to Earth (Black & White) (1957)

2012 4k (2009)

3:10 to Yuma (1957)

…And Justice for All (1979)

A Knight’s Tale (2001)

A Man for All Seasons (1966)

A Raisin In the Sun (1961)

A River Runs Through It (1992)

A Soldier’s Story (1984)

About Last Night (2014) 4k

Air Force One 4k (1997)

All the King’s Men (1949)

Anaconda (1997)

Anatomy of a Murder 4k (1959)

Anzio (1968)

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

Born Free (1966) Great movie seen this one years ago 10/10

Born Yesterday (1950)

Brian’s Song (1971)

Buck and the Preacher (1972)

Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)

Butterflies Are Free (1972)

Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Cactus Flower (1969)

Casualties of War (1989)

Cat Ballou (1965)

Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)

Christine 4k (1983)

Concussion 4k (2015)

Dick does not port to MA (1999)

Easy Rider 4k (1969) Seen this recently its above average

Fail-Safe (1964)

Fat City (1972)

Five Easy Pieces (1970)

Fright Night 4k 1985 or 2011

Fun With Dick & Jane (1977)

Gandhi 4k (1982) seen this in school, Buddy is on Curb too lol

Gidget (1959)

Gilda (1946)

Heavy Metal 4k (1981) Seen this over 100 times

Hero (1992)

Hitch 4k (2005)

Ice Castles (1978)

In a Lonely Place (1950)

In Cold Blood (1967)

Jagged Edge (1985)

Jason and the Argonauts (1963) One of the first non kid features I seen

Just Go With It (2011)

Just One of the Guys (1985)

Krull (1983)

La Bamba (1987)

Last Action Hero 4k (1993)

Lost Horizon 4k (1937)

Midnight Express (1978)

Modern Romance (1981)

Money Train (1995)

Moscow On the Hudson (1984)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 4k (1939)

Murder By Death (1976)

My Girl 4k (1991)

Pal Joey (1957)

Picnic (1955)

Postcards from the Edge (1990)

Premium Rush 4k (2012)

Radio Flyer (1992)

Ride Lonesome (1959)

Robin and Marian 4k (1976)

Rocket Gibraltar (1988)

Salt (1:41 Extended Cut) (2010)

Stealth (2005)

Stripes (Extended Cut) (1981)

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

Taming of the Shrew (1967)

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953)

The 6th Day (2000)

The Awful Truth (1937) Cary Grant

The Big Chill 4k (1983)

The Big Heat (1953)

The Cable Guy (1996)

The Caine Mutiny (1954)

The China Syndrome (1979)

The Deep (1977)

The Lady from Shanghai (1947) Seen it, ill watch again Welles

The Last Detail (1973)

The Man from Laramie (1955)

The More the Merrier (1943)

The Net (1995)

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Seen it years and years ago

The Professionals (1966)

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The Survivors (1983)

The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974 united) (2009 Columbia)

The Talk of the Town (1942)

To Sir, With Love 4k (1967)

Tommy: The Movie (1975) seen it few times was on cable forsure

Tootsie (1982)

White Nights (1985)

Wolf (1994)

You Can’t Take It with You 4k (1938)

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Lost Horizon 1973 the musical version.

Best film I seen in a long time.
For Tap dancing and big band.
Pretty sure was a all black cast so that was cool to see after watching a dozen or so similar era pieces.
Im not even super familiar with the musical acts but still really good.
Cab Calloway I think Ive heard.
Just cool sets and music of course, I just enjoyed this one more than the others I seen.

The original shuffle and dance.
I dunno that good entertainment.
Bang for you buck I seen it was on TCM via the schedule and just took a chance on the youtube movies.
Its like a comedy too so not all music but comedy bits set it up for the next scenes. It plays out more like a play.

Not sure what else to say other than I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I was searching for films similar to this, but havent found one that could beat this one so far.
Of course its a journey just watching old era films no one ever talks about anymore. Some hit and miss, I enjoy the vapor-nostalgia.