It's been a while since I've written a movie review. Here goes -
A Movie Review by Magdalen Aithne Arkwright
If you loved Gene Kelly in the crazy-famous film 'Singing in the Rain', you ain't seen nothin' yet! In the 1950s film 'Summer Stock', as Joe Ross, he dances on tables, milks a cup of milk, directs a play, and falls in love with the woman who owns a barn - Jane Falbury, a.k.a. Judy Garland.
Meanwhile, Joe Ross started out as a love interest of Abigail's. Joe Ross planned to ask Abigail to marry him if his play was a success and he could support her - as he reassured Jane right off. But there's a slight change of plans. Abigail considers herself a prima dona and, one night, while Joe Ross is explaining his love for the theater to Jane, the heart flips decidedly in the other direction. There's just one problem - Jane is a respectable farmer and she's also been engaged to Orville Wingait for four years.
A few supporting actors and actresses to look forward to are Gloria DeHaven (Abigail Falbury), Carleton Carpenter (Artie), Marjorie Main (Esme), and Jeanne Coyne (uncredited, who became Gene Kelly's second wife in later years).
A Movie Review by Magdalen Aithne Arkwright
If you loved Gene Kelly in the crazy-famous film 'Singing in the Rain', you ain't seen nothin' yet! In the 1950s film 'Summer Stock', as Joe Ross, he dances on tables, milks a cup of milk, directs a play, and falls in love with the woman who owns a barn - Jane Falbury, a.k.a. Judy Garland.If you ever questioned Garland's talent, or your liking of her, doubts be gone! This actress gives a truly stunning and convincing performance. Hard working and determined to make her way with the farm, she agrees to let her younger sister Abigail and Abigail's friends put on a play in her barn on the condition that they help with the farm work. Jane's friends and neighbors scorn show people, but Jane is stubborn and, without any farmhands, she needs the help. However, the big shot male lead of the play walks off with Abigail for "her big chance" and leaves everyone dead in the water. They need someone who can act, sing, and dance - the triple threat. In a tough spot, Joe Ross throws Jane into the opening, rehearsing her mercilessly to get her ready in time.
Meanwhile, Joe Ross started out as a love interest of Abigail's. Joe Ross planned to ask Abigail to marry him if his play was a success and he could support her - as he reassured Jane right off. But there's a slight change of plans. Abigail considers herself a prima dona and, one night, while Joe Ross is explaining his love for the theater to Jane, the heart flips decidedly in the other direction. There's just one problem - Jane is a respectable farmer and she's also been engaged to Orville Wingait for four years.The whole thing blows up when showtime comes and Orville threatens to close the show and then disappears. Without telling anyone, he drove to New York to fetch Abigail - no fiancee of his is going to be on the stage! But Jane fights tooth and nail for this play and for Joe, who invested all his money to get it off the ground. What's more, she likes the theater. She's never had so much fun in her life!
A few supporting actors and actresses to look forward to are Gloria DeHaven (Abigail Falbury), Carleton Carpenter (Artie), Marjorie Main (Esme), and Jeanne Coyne (uncredited, who became Gene Kelly's second wife in later years).There is plenty of fun to be had, humor to be enjoyed, and your hearts are sure to ache before the movie is through.
Rating: 10, A (see sidebar)
Is this on youtube? It sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteNot entirely, unfortunately. Shouldn't be too hard to find it through other sources though.
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