Centennial Summer
Summary:
Otto Preminger directed this romantic musical (something of a change of pace for the rather serious-minded director) set in Philadephia in 1876. The upcoming Centennial Exposition is the talk of the town, and sisters Julia (Jeanne Crain) and Edith (Linda Darnell) find themselves romantic rivals when they both fall for Philippe (Cornel Wilde), a suave Frenchman in town for the... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Louis Austin - (Mrs. Phelps)
Jeanne Crain - (Julia Rogers)
Rodney Bell - (Master of Ceremonies)
Cornel Wilde - (Philippe Lascalles)
Linda Darnell - (Edith Rogers)
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Review:
Clearly inspired by earlier folksy musicals like Meet Me in St. Louis and State Fair, Centennial Summer is an amiable enough musical that lacks the spark that animated Fair and especially St. Louis. The plot of Centennial is wafer thin, but so are those of many better musicals. The quality of the songs isn't to blame; ... Continue >>
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