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Can't Help Singing

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In the 1850s, Caroline (Deanna Durbin) is ready to marry military man Lt. Robert Latham (David Bruce). But Caroline's father, the powerful Sen. Martin Frost (Ray Collins), isn't too keen on the soldier. When the California Gold Rush hits, Martin ships Robert out West, only to see his daughter set out to track her love down. Halfway there, Caroline seems stranded, but card sharp Johnny Lawlor (Robert Paige) offers some help, and might just end up winning the young lady's heart in the process.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com This mediocre musical, starring Deanna Durbin in her only color film, was nominated for two Oscars. Rated: C+ Jan 20, 2012 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's the first and only film Deanna Durbin did in Technicolor. Rated: B+ Jun 3, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D A bit different but one of her weakest outings. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Even though I’m not big on musicals this was pretty good and I recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas March 12, 2023 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Deanna's in fine voice and looks great in Technicolor. The film itself is a trifle with zero relation to everyday life, Deanna travels all the way across country in a wagon train in frilly pastel gowns and saucer curls!, but if you like the sort of musical that is divorced from reality this is a pleasant time passer. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Gorgeous location photography in Technicolor highlights this OKLAHOMA-inspired Deanna Durbin musical; the lilting Jerome Kern melodies include the title tune and "More and More." Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member a list musical with a western motiff and loads of talent! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member It has it's many moments and the color is breathtaking! Some good misunderstandings. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 1850s, Caroline (Deanna Durbin) is ready to marry military man Lt. Robert Latham (David Bruce). But Caroline's father, the powerful Sen. Martin Frost (Ray Collins), isn't too keen on the soldier. When the California Gold Rush hits, Martin ships Robert out West, only to see his daughter set out to track her love down. Halfway there, Caroline seems stranded, but card sharp Johnny Lawlor (Robert Paige) offers some help, and might just end up winning the young lady's heart in the process.
Director
Frank Ryan
Producer
Felix Jackson
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 29, 1944, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2019
Runtime
1h 29m