Step Lively

US (1943): Musical/Comedy

Frank Sinatra makes it to the top of the credits in this musical version of the Broadway chestnut Room Service (also the basis of the 1938 Marx Brothers film). When Sinatra follows up on the script and money he sent to producer George Murphy, he discovers the impresario rehearsing another show in his hotel room, a show paid for with Sinatra's money. Eugene Pallette offers backing from a mystery Broadway angel if his protégée Anne Jeffreys gets the lead. Meanwhile, the bills are mounting and hotel boss Adolphe Menjou wants his money. Sinatra sings Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne songs, including "As Long as There's Music," "Come Out, Come Out," and "Where Does Love Begin." Gloria DeHaven supplies the love interest. Directed by Tim Whalen for RKO. (This was Sinatra's second and last film for that studio before going under contract to MGM.) (amctv.com)

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