Chip Off the Old Block

A Movie Review by Magdalen Aithne Arkwright

Another O'Connor-Ryan film from the 1940s, Donald Corrigan is a boy who tends to give his teachers trouble but is great in the entertainment department.  The school sends him home for a time, with the promise he can come back after his father can assure them Donald's behavior will improve.  On his train ride home, Donald almost literally stumbles into a young girl who's on her way home too.  Glory Marlow III is the daughter of Glory Marlow Jr who is the daughter of Glory Marlow Sr, the latter two infamous in show business in their time.  Donald Corrigan and Glory Marlow fall in love instantly, after a slight misunderstanding.

But more misunderstandings follow.  At the station, a certain Peggy Flaherty is waiting for Donald.  Furthermore, Glory learns that, to her mother and grandmother, the name Corrigan means trouble, for reasons which slowly come out as the story plays on.

Then:

Will Glory go into show business?  Is Donald's dad a traitor to the country?  Will Peggy get the break she's always wanted?  Will Glory Jr get the man she's dreamed about?

O'Connor does a very good job of playing his part and Ann Blyth's performance is fair too, but unfortunately, the storyline gets a little sidetracked here and there, adding elements that have little to no gravity on the story.  There are multiple threads to this film, all which end at different times and don't necessarily contribute to one common end.  Even so, it is amusing and there is more singing and dancing for Peggy Ryan fans.

Points: 9
Rating: A
Recommended

~Meggy



*Chip Off the Old Block - Part 1*