The Unsinkable Molly Brown

A rambunctious and spirited effort from Reynolds as the rags-to-riches title character who saves this otherwise weakly scripted, familiar musical from the long list of forgotten pictures. Cast as a penniless tomboy orphan, Reynolds makes her move into Denver's elite by marrying Presnell (recreating his Broadway role), who shortly thereafter strikes it rich. In order to insure her acceptance in high society, Reynolds heads for Europe and makes friends with royalty, bringing them home to meet the Denverites. The admiration of a prince nearly causes her to lose Presnell, so after another trip to Europe, she returns home to her loving husband. The ship she chooses, how...