There's no Business Like Show Business
An Irving Berlin musical revolving around a 'showbiz' family. Songs include the famous title song plus 'Remember', 'Heat Wave' and 'Play A Simple Melody'. Read more
| Starring | Marilyn Monroe, Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Dan Dailey |
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| Director | Walter Lang |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The title was so long it filled the CinemaScope screen and that was exactly what 20th Century-Fox intended, to show off its new (and then virtually exclusive) letterbox screen process. Fox also crammed this musical with as many stars as possible, adding zest to its hokey old “Broadway family” plot. The story rarely matters in this kind of film, though this one does take a dive when “Prince of Wails” Johnnie Ray, shows a serious inclination towards the priesthood. As the title suggests, this is the Irving Berlin songbook, and a fine one it is, though the censor interfered with Heat Wave by insisting on a change from “seat” to “feet” and, since it's sung by Marilyn Monroe, it simply doesn't make sense. Neither does Marilyn hanging out with Donald O'Connor for that matter, but it's that kind of movie. Ethel Merman, Dan Dailey and Mitzi Gaynor are all in good voice, and that garish Fox style is displayed to full effect.
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Mainly entertaining events and marvellous tunes make up this very Cinemascoped musical, in which the screen is usually filled with six people side by side.
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In this archetypal Fox musical, such details as plot, cast, and character development are swept aside by the mindless... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
fantastic musical
The story of Molly and Terry Donahue and their three children. Tim, played by Donald O'Connor meets hat check girl Marilyn Monroe and the family acts begin falling apart. This was the film I enjoyed most with Marilyn Monroe. This music and songs by Irving Berlin are wonderful, and Ethel Merman, mom, Dan Dailey, father, and Jonny Ray, brother, and Mitzi Gaynor, sister, are a very entertaining family. I will always remember the film for it's great entertainment!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Nothing Like It
They certainly don't make them like this anymore. The combination of Irving Berlin's music, Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor is one that was never going to fail. The musical numbers are spectacular, and the costumes beautiful. My only complaint is that the storyline is a little convoluted and unlikely, but when it all looks this good, it really doesn't matter!
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Still a lovely film
This film is still as entertaining as when I first saw it. This story of an old Vaudeville family has great charm if somewhat dated. It certainly has the feel good factor. It is worth watching if only to see Johnny Ray at his best.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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Still a lovely film
This film is still as entertaining as when I first saw it. This story of an old Vaudeville family has great charm if somewhat dated. It certainly has the feel good factor. It is worth watching if only to see Johnny Ray at his best.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
fantastic musical
The story of Molly and Terry Donahue and their three children. Tim, played by Donald O'Connor meets hat check girl Marilyn Monroe and the family acts begin falling apart. This was the film I enjoyed most with Marilyn Monroe. This music and songs by Irving Berlin are wonderful, and Ethel Merman, mom, Dan Dailey, father, and Jonny Ray, brother, and Mitzi Gaynor, sister, are a very entertaining family. I will always remember the film for it's great entertainment!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Nothing Like It
They certainly don't make them like this anymore. The combination of Irving Berlin's music, Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor is one that was never going to fail. The musical numbers are spectacular, and the costumes beautiful. My only complaint is that the storyline is a little convoluted and unlikely, but when it all looks this good, it really doesn't matter!
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Still a lovely film
This film is still as entertaining as when I first saw it. This story of an old Vaudeville family has great charm if somewhat dated. It certainly has the feel good factor. It is worth watching if only to see Johnny Ray at his best.
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The title was so long it filled the CinemaScope screen and that was exactly what 20th Century-Fox intended, to show off its new (and then virtually exclusive) letterbox screen process. Fox also crammed this musical with as many stars as possible, adding zest to its hokey old “Broadway family” plot. The story rarely matters in this kind of film, though this one does take a dive when “Prince of Wails” Johnnie Ray, shows a serious inclination towards the priesthood. As the title suggests, this is the Irving Berlin songbook, and a fine one it is, though the censor interfered with Heat Wave by insisting on a change from “seat” to “feet” and, since it's sung by Marilyn Monroe, it simply doesn't make sense. Neither does Marilyn hanging out with Donald O'Connor for that matter, but it's that kind of movie. Ethel Merman, Dan Dailey and Mitzi Gaynor are all in good voice, and that garish Fox style is displayed to full effect.
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Mainly entertaining events and marvellous tunes make up this very Cinemascoped musical, in which the screen is usually filled with six people side by side.
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In this archetypal Fox musical, such details as plot, cast, and character development are swept aside by the mindless... read more on Time Out
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