Astor plays a widow who wants to insure the futures of her two children by marrying Lockhart. Garland is the daughter who, along with teenage friend Bartholomew, knows Lockhart is all wrong for Astor and manages to get her fixed up with Pidgeon by the film's end. This was Garland's first
real acting role and she was marvelous, delivering an innocent, yet polished performance. She sings "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart!" (James Hanley), which became one of her signature tunes throughout her career. This was her only teaming with Bartholomew and they worked well together,
although his career was soon over. Garland's career, on the other hand, was to skyrocket with...
Released:
1938
Rated:
NR
Length:
72 mins