A delightful musical comedy set at turn of the century New York and centering on Abigail Chandler (top notch turn by Kathryn Grayson) who tells her stuffy Boston relatives that she is a big time opera singer. In truth she works at a burlesque house and is billed as High-C Susie. Trouble ensues when the family comes for a visit. Her sister, Martha (played by June Allyson) is all giddy about seeing her big sis in an opera. Jimmy Durante is the club manager that lets loose with zingers. Grayson and Allyson are terrific as the sisters with Grayson's voice a heavenly sound. Allyson is quite fun in her role, all wide eyed and innocent but gets in on the act with a grand and funny performance at the club. Also starring MGM regular Peter Lawford as a love interest for Allyson. These two sisters are definitely worth hanging out with.
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Showing posts with label kathryn grayson. Show all posts
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Monday, August 9, 2010
Summer Under The Stars on TCM - Kathryn Grayson on August 10th
I was a little miffed when TCM didn't honor Kathryn Grayson when she passed away back in February. So color me excited now that they are finally showcasing Ms. Grayson for the entire day of August 10th. Some of the films being shown are It Happened in Brooklyn, Two Sisters From Boston, Anchors Aweigh, Show Boat, and my favorite of hers, Kiss Me Kate.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Kathryn Grayson: Beautiful and Talented
Here is a short video of Kathryn singing Time After Time with Frank Sinatra on piano and Peter Lawford being starstruck...
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