Mississippi Review
Hart, highlighted by the superb "Easy to Remember," delivered in equally superb form by Bing_Crosby. Crosby is actually in superb form throughout (even if he looks a might uncomfortable in some of the costumes). Vocally, he's every bit as strong as one would expect, but he also handles his dramatic chores very skillfully. The screenplay may not be top drawer, but Crosby doesn't let that get in his way. That's good, too, as he already has his hands full keeping Fields from stealing the whole show away. (Watch out for the classic gambling scene.) With the two male stars going great guns, it's easy to overlook the delightful work turned in by Joan_Bennett, who's a treat in what could be a fairly bland role. Like many other older films set in the South, it has an unfortunate number of racial slurs that will offend modern audiences. But if the viewer can get past these and some of the other flaws in the writing, they'll likely be highly entertained by those wonderful songs and the appealing cast. Craig Butler, Rovi
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