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Star Spangled Rhythm

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William Webster (Victor Moore) was once a big-time silent film star. But in the age of talkies, he's a mere security guard for Paramount Studios. His sailor son, Johnny (Eddie Bracken), however, thinks his dad is a major executive. Now, with Johnny visiting, William must carry out the illusion that he indeed is a big deal, and with the help of switchboard operator Polly Judson (Betty Hutton), he stages an elaborate series of musical numbers with the hottest Hollywood stars.

Critics Reviews

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/12/2005
3/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal 08/22/2003
3/5
Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 05/12/2003
3/5
So-so all-star film with a few bright moments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/20/2022 LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 39 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 04/29/2019 The best musical movie ever made! See more 11/26/2015 another WWII musical with everyone on the Paramount lot. See more 06/08/2015 Paramount released this musical comedy, the first of the all-star WWII revues. This one benefits from big stars and a good score, including "Hit the Road to Dreamland" and the Oscar-nominated "That Old Black Magic." See more 09/05/2010 Another movie from the forties which looks specifically made for the war effort. Like many others the skits, songs, and dance numbers take priority over the plot of the film. The cool thing is that they always have so many stars in these movies, so it's interesting to see what they will all do. It's an alright movie, but be prepared for lots of song and dance. See more 02/15/2010 Don't look for plot here. Just a string of fun performances. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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George Marshall

Director

Victor Moore

William "Bronco Billy" Webster

Betty Hutton

Polly Judson

Eddie Bracken

Johnny Webster

Melvin Frank

Writer

George S. Kaufman

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Movie Info

Synopsis William Webster (Victor Moore) was once a big-time silent film star. But in the age of talkies, he's a mere security guard for Paramount Studios. His sailor son, Johnny (Eddie Bracken), however, thinks his dad is a major executive. Now, with Johnny visiting, William must carry out the illusion that he indeed is a big deal, and with the help of switchboard operator Polly Judson (Betty Hutton), he stages an elaborate series of musical numbers with the hottest Hollywood stars.
Director
George Marshall
Producer
Joseph Sistrom
Screenwriter
Melvin Frank, George S. Kaufman, Norman Panama, Arthur A. Ross, Fred Saidy, Harry Tugend
Distributor
Paramount Pictures, Universal Home Entertainment
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 30, 1942, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 29, 2003
Runtime
1h 39m