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Pin Up Girl

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Beautiful U.S.O. singer and compulsive liar Lorry Jones (Betty Grable) and her best friend leave Montana for war jobs in Washington, D.C. Stopping in New York City along the way, Lorry spins a web of lies, turning herself into a Broadway star to gain the company of handsome war hero Tommy Dooley (John Harvey). Jealous club singer Molly McKay (Martha Raye) suspects Lorry's claims are false and hopes to expose her. The situation worsens when Tommy ends up in Washington at Lorry's new office.

Critics Reviews

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Bosley Crowther New York Times 08/29/2014
Could it be that this is the musical which really scraped the bottom of the barrel? Go to Full Review
John Pym Time Out 08/29/2014
The script is nothing special, but Grable and singing rival Rae, both engaging troupers despite the mugging, do their best to liven up the proceedings. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 02/23/2012
It's all very pleasing and pleasant. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/13/2018
C+
Inane wartime musical comedy flag-waver. Go to Full Review
Tony Sloman Radio Times 08/29/2014
2/5
Frankly, this one isn't terribly good. Go to Full Review
TV Guide 08/29/2014
2/4
Too bad it didn't work. Go to Full Review
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04/04/2019 What can I say? Yes, is a light comedy with virtually no story. It was made for let "our boys" have relief, and at this point of view it works. It is full bright Technicolor, has Betty and Joe and Martha (and Charlie Sipvak, a solid second-row big dance band), what else? See more 10/02/2013 lively WWII technicolor musical See more 05/26/2013 Astaire & Rogers it's not. While it was somewhat entertaining fluff, it had few other redeeming qualities. The costumes were ridiculous, distracting and very unflattering. And unfortunately, there really wasn't anything significantly original in the storyline itself. The final number, while impressive in its precision, lacked variety and musical interest, and consequently became boring very quickly, as the same moves were repeated over and over again. One very notable exception was the performance by Frank & Harry Condos (as The Condos Brothers). Their dancing was exceptional and dazzling to watch. If you're looking for simple fluff and diversion - enjoy. Just don't set your expectations too high. See more 06/16/2010 cant believe i watched it.... lol See more 05/11/2010 Colorful and lively musical which surprisingly shows very little of Betty Grable?s famous legs. A nice variety of musical numbers pep up the film, Martha Raye heads a fine supporting cast and provides amusing relief. Good score, well produced. Nothing deep but very entertaining. See more 05/11/2010 65/100. Colorful and lively musical which surprisingly shows very little of Betty Grable's famous legs. A nice variety of musical numbers pep up the film, Martha Raye heads a fine supporting cast and provides amusing relief. Good score, well produced. Nothing deep but very entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Beautiful U.S.O. singer and compulsive liar Lorry Jones (Betty Grable) and her best friend leave Montana for war jobs in Washington, D.C. Stopping in New York City along the way, Lorry spins a web of lies, turning herself into a Broadway star to gain the company of handsome war hero Tommy Dooley (John Harvey). Jealous club singer Molly McKay (Martha Raye) suspects Lorry's claims are false and hopes to expose her. The situation worsens when Tommy ends up in Washington at Lorry's new office.
Director
H. Bruce Humberstone
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 21, 2006
Runtime
1h 23m