Cast: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller, Betty Garrett
Had a fun (early) morning watching Gene Kelly movies! Also, I will be writing my own plots from now on, because yes, I have noticed, Wikipedia's plots are showing up white on my screen. -.-
THE PLOT: Mind-bendingly typical sailors Gabey (Gene Kelly), Chip (Frank Sinatra) and Ozzie (Jules Munshin [to be honest, I thought that was Stanley Donen]) are on a 24-hour leave in New York City. They attempt to find fun and romance before heading back out to sea.
Gabey falls in love of the picture he sees of Miss Turnstiles, Ivy Smith (Vera-Ellen) on the subway, and the boys dash around New York trying to find her. In the meantime, Chip meets Hildy (Betty Garrett) and Ozzie meets Claire (Ann Miller). Gabey finally finds Ivy and everyone goes out on a date.
They hit the clubs and when 11:30 rolls around, Ivy has to leave to Coney Island for her job as a burlesque dancer. Gabey drinks and Hildy pairs him up with her friend and roommate Lucy Schmeeler (Alice Pearce), whom he eventually warms up to. At the end of the film, the boys reunite with the girls and leave as the next batch of sailors arrives on-shore for their leave.
THE REVIEW: From the opening number, "New York, New York," this film is great. It's sexy, fun and a laugh riot. The car chase was a nice addition to a musical. 5 out of 5 stars.
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