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Footlight Serenade

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Deciding he possesses the talent to perform in a Broadway production, former boxing champion Tommy Lundy (Victor Mature) takes the stage with the same arrogance and bravado he brought to the ring. A notorious rake, Lundy soon sets his sights on dancer Pat Lambert (Betty Grable). Lambert is spoken for by Bill Smith (John Payne), the actor playing opposite Lundy in the show. Yet Lundy is entirely clueless, since Lambert keeps her marriage a secret for fear of harming her career.

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Don Q. Cine-Mundial The musical numbers and the pretty girls in the movie are pleasingly entertaining for the public. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 18, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Perky musical with Betty shining bright as usual. Both Payne and Mature play against her well but the real standout is Jane Wyman deep in her blonde showgirl phase, sprightly and fast with a quip. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Deciding he possesses the talent to perform in a Broadway production, former boxing champion Tommy Lundy (Victor Mature) takes the stage with the same arrogance and bravado he brought to the ring. A notorious rake, Lundy soon sets his sights on dancer Pat Lambert (Betty Grable). Lambert is spoken for by Bill Smith (John Payne), the actor playing opposite Lundy in the show. Yet Lundy is entirely clueless, since Lambert keeps her marriage a secret for fear of harming her career.
Director
Gregory Ratoff
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 8, 2014
Runtime
1h 20m