Astrology and health food fanaticism, surprising topics for a 1950s musical, form the backdrop for this offbeat entry starring Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds as Athena and Minerva, two of seven sisters raised by their radical vegetarian grandfather (Louis Calhern) and star-gazing
grandmother (Evelyn Varden). In the romance department, Minerva works her charms successfully on singer Johnny Nyle (Vic Damone), while Athena has a tougher time with Adam Calhorn Shaw (Edmund Purdom), a stuffy Boston attorney who already has a sweetheart (Linda Christian). Although Reynolds and
Christian sparkle, a dull script, duller direction, and undistinguished songs prevent this one...
Released:
1954
Rated:
NR
Length:
95 mins