A mediocre musical remake of a fine dramatic play ("Brother Rat") with wishy-washy direction by Roy Del Ruth and a pale script, ABOUT FACE features Gordon MacRae, Eddie Bracken, and Dick Wesson as cadets struggling through their final moments at the Southern Military Institute. They also
attempt to out-think their tough professor (Cliff Ferre) and, in one case, keep a secret wife under wraps. MacRae demonstrates his rich voice and Bracken shows some of the comedic talent he displayed under director Preston Sturges in MIRACLE AT MORGAN'S CREEK, but the picture suffers from a lack
of focus. Songs include "There's No Other Girl for Me," "Spring Has Sprung," "Tar Heels...
Released:
1952
Rated:
NR
Length:
93 mins