Backstage musical comedy with overtones of mobdom features Jolson and real-life wife Keeler in a contrived story that's the usual thin stuff, counterpointed by some terrific numbers by Harry Warren and Al Dubin in one of their earlier jobs for Warners. Jolson is a famous performer whose
drinking has caused him to be banned from the musical stage. He needs to make a comeback and, with the aid of dancer Keeler, he opens a nightclub, teams up with her, and climbs back into the good graces of everyone who matters. In the course of events, he gets mixed up with mobster MacLane,
there's a bit of gunplay, and Jolson winds up at the pinnacle of success. The comedy-drama st...
Released:
1935
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins