My Blue Heaven (1950)

My Blue Heaven (1950)

(This is my favorite scene from the movie... Friendly Island... a fun musical treat!)

In this heartwarming musical, radio personalities Molly Moran (Betty Grable) and her hubby, Jack (Dan Dailey), finally get their big break in showbiz but aren't so lucky in family matters. Shortly after signing on to star in their own TV series, life turns topsy-turvy for the couple when they try to start a family -- and find their suitability as parents called into question. Jane Wyatt, David Wayne and Mitzi Gaynor (in her film debut) co-star.

Cast:

Mitzi Gaynor, Betty Grable, Jane Wyatt, Dan Dailey, David Wayne, Una Merkel, Louise Beavers

Genre: Musical

Beautiful color movie! Great fashions!!! Fun, Great acting!!!

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Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Vincente Minnelli's directorial debut stars Eddie "Rochester" Anderson as Little Joe Jackson, a man torn between his devoted wife (Ethel Waters) and a sexy seductress (Lena Horne). When Joe is seriously injured in a barroom brawl, the General of Heaven (Kenneth Spencer) and Lucifer Jr. (Rex Ingram) engage in an epic battle for his soul. This all-black film based on the hit Broadway musical received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

Genre: musical

 

I loved this movie... the story, the acting, the singing, I especially enjoyed Ethel Waters. What a great talent! I also LOVED that she was a plus sized actress and her clothes were so stylish. I want ALL of them :)

 

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