Lovely to Look At

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Lovely to Look At

1952

1h 45m

Musical

Comedy

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In this musical, Broadway producers Tony Naylor (Howard Keel), Al Marsh (Red Skelton) and Jerry Ralby (Gower Champion) are having difficulty securing funds for their latest show. Then Al learns he has inherited half of a salon in Paris from his Aunt Roberta. The three men travel to France, where they attempt to stage an extravagant fashion show to revitalize the struggling business, now run by Roberta's nieces, Stephanie (Kathryn Grayson) and Clarisse (Marge Champion).

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Like most old musicals, this one doesn't have much of a plot. But fortunately .the plot is subordinated to eye and ear appeal.

Jul 24, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A big-budget lush Technicolor remake of the 1933 Broadway musical Roberta.

Rated: B-

Feb 1, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Though containing some popular tunes, this mediocre movie musical is stiffly directed by Mervyn LeRoy and poorly acted.

Rated: C+

Oct 15, 2012

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Film with great fashion show finale, done with Minnelli's richest style.

Aug 26, 2006

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Audience Member

There are some nice songs and a sprinkling of colorful musical numbers here. The plot is barely serviceable, however. Grayson and Keel seem bored with their parts. Good thing Marge and Gower Champion sure can dance.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Some lovely Broadway hits, but the true stars of this movie are the stunning gowns by Adrien. The color palette is strongly hued in lovely purples, lavenders, orchids, amethysts, mauves. Sparkles galore, frothy overlays, a few lookbacks to the narrow 30s styles in stark contrast to the bouffant skirts and scarves that dominate. The stage sets are also striking and elegant. Oh yeah, there was a pretty predictable plot on which to hang all the yummy visuals. 2-star plot, 4-star artistic elements.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

typical A pic musical from MGM and features about half of the studio's contract players.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Some great songs and excellent production values but missing that spark that takes a good film to a great one. Ann Miller has a lightness that the rest of the cast doesn't, for some reason she only dances once not utilizing her greatest asset. Her one number is a knockout though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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I didn't really care for most of the movie. However, the Champions were excellent and I loved the choreography. Very beautiful!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

For years, this MGM remake of ROBERTA kept the original from being seen; a stellar cast performs the lovely Jerome Kern score well, but a draggy middle section hurts it. Musical highlights include Ann Miller's "I'll Be Hard to Handle," and The Champions have two stand-out dance numbers; Vincente Minnelli directed the fashion show finale.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Stephanie

Red Skelton

Al Marsh

Howard Keel

Tony Naylor

Gower Champion

Jerry Ralby

Marge Champion

Clarisse

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Synopsis

In this musical, Broadway producers Tony Naylor (Howard Keel), Al Marsh (Red Skelton) and Jerry Ralby (Gower Champion) are having difficulty securing funds for their latest show. Then Al learns he has inherited half of a salon in Paris from his Aunt Roberta. The three men travel to France, where they attempt to stage an extravagant fashion show to revitalize the struggling business, now run by Roberta's nieces, Stephanie (Kathryn Grayson) and Clarisse (Marge Champion).

Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Producer: Jack Cummings
Screenwriter: George Wells, Harry Ruby
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Jul 20, 2010
Runtime: 1h 45m