Too Many Girls

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Too Many Girls

Released Oct 8, 1940

1h 25m

Musical

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After being deported from Europe for troublemaking, impulsive heiress Connie Casey (Lucille Ball) enrolls in her father's alma mater in Stop Gap, New Mexico, to be near a British playwright on whom she has a crush. Connie's father hires four Ivy League football players to act as Connie's bodyguards; each must sign a contract with an anti-romance clause. Upon arriving at the college, the men, led by Clint Kelly (Richard Carlson), show more interest in football than in Connie, rousing her wrath.

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Aurelio Pego

Cine-Mundial

Film that deserves to be seen because it is very festive and because Desi Arnaz works on it. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 14, 2019

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Forgettable but splashy '40s musical noted for starring Lucille Ball.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 10, 2009

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Where Lucille Ball and Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz first met.

Rated: D

May 5, 2006

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

About the best I can say about this 1940 musical is that it features a few decent songs by Rodgers and Hart....

Rated: 4/10

May 5, 2006

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Another rich girl movie, but this time the rich girl breaks out in song (with a dubbed in voice). Hearing Lucille Ball open her mouth and have Ann Miller singing is quite startling, but they never expected what would happen back in 1940. Lucy was never much good in movies, and this Latin-flavored film (stereotypes fly fast and furious in this one) is no exception. The plot stinks and she isn't given anything to work with. The music, as usual, is regrettable, and you'll be happy you missed this dud.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Chipper adaptation of the Rodgers & Hart stage hit features an amazing array of young talent and two good songs: "You're Nearer" and "I Didn't Know What Time It Was."

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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first pairing of lucy & desi

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Not exactly a musical classic, but an acceptable time filler. Best known for bringing together Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, mainly off-screen. It may surprise some to know that the two are not paired as love interests in this movie. Contains some decent songs, good goofy humor, and a sunny disposition.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Although there are some catchy songs, the plot kinda drags. Great to hear Lucille Ball's actual singing voice. And it's cool to see the film in which she and Desi Arnaz met. To think what it led to..... (Note: The cover is pretty misleading regarding their relationship in the movie. haha)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Rather routine and ordinary, cute but nothing outstanding, best known for the casting of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz for the first time. Forgettable songs.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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George Abbott

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Lucille Ball

Consuelo "Connie" Casey

Richard Carlson

Clint Kelly

Desi Arnaz

Manuelito Lynch

Ann Miller

Pepe

Eddie Bracken

Jojo Jordan

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Synopsis

After being deported from Europe for troublemaking, impulsive heiress Connie Casey (Lucille Ball) enrolls in her father's alma mater in Stop Gap, New Mexico, to be near a British playwright on whom she has a crush. Connie's father hires four Ivy League football players to act as Connie's bodyguards; each must sign a contract with an anti-romance clause. Upon arriving at the college, the men, led by Clint Kelly (Richard Carlson), show more interest in football than in Connie, rousing her wrath.

Director: George Abbott
Producer: George Abbott, Harry E. Edington
Screenwriter: John Twist
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: RKO Pictures
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1940, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 25m

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