Star Spangled Rhythm

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Star Spangled Rhythm

Released Dec 30, 1942

1h 39m

Musical

Comedy

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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.

Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2003

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

So-so all-star film with a few bright moments.

Rated: 3/5

May 12, 2003

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LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 39 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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The best musical movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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another WWII musical with everyone on the Paramount lot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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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."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Don't look for plot here. Just a string of fun performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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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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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