Light post-WW II entertainment features Barton as an airline hostess who wants to be a singer for a band. Problems arise when she and another singer argue over which of them has the rights to the moniker "Mary Lou." Through the usual movie cliches Barton comes out on top. This is
simplistic, though aptly acted and directed. Like many features of the day, it was merely a showcase for some big band numbers and musical set pieces. Songs include: "Mary Lou" (J.R. Robinson, Abe Lyman, George Waggner), "Don't Mind My Troubles," "I'm Sorry I Didn't Say I'm Sorry" (Allan Roberts,
Lester Lee), "That's Good Enough for Me," "Wasn't It Swell Last Night?" (Roberts, Doris Fisher...
Released:
1948
Rated:
NR
Length:
65 mins