That makes good quality versions difficult to find, but the ClassicFlix DVD I watched was the best I’ve seen. Happy Go Lovely is a 1951 British musical comedy film in Technicolor, directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Vera-Ellen, David Niven, and Cesar Romero.The film was made and first released in the UK, and distributed in the US by RKO Radio Pictures in 1952. Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Happy Go Lovely (1951) - H. Bruce Humberstone, Bruce Humberstone on AllMovie - The Anglo-American musicomedy Happy Go Lovely … You can buy this movie here, and as always, thanks for reading! Happy Go Lovely premiered in June 1951 in London and made its way to the US a month later. "Happy go lovely", Glücklich und verliebt, von 1951, gedreht in England mit Edinburgher Kulisse, ist eine wirklich süße Tanz- und Gesangs- Filmkomödie im Stil von "Lets make Love"(Marylin Monroe/Yves Montand): Reicher Milliönar, gespielt von David Niven, verliebt sich in zuckersüßes Showgirl, gesungen, getanzt und gespielt von Vera-Ellen. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. First, ladies of the night smash her camera, then she gets roped into performing with two men. It’s pretty funny, actually. Well, not yet! It was produced by the Associated British Picture Corporation in partnership with RKO, who distributed the film in the US. from around the time this movie was released: Tagged as: 1950s, Anna Duse, Associated British Picture Corporation, ballet, Bruce Humberstone, Cesar Romero, David Niven, Diane Hart, RKO, Technicolor, Vera-Ellen, Thanks for this, I’ve never seen or heard of it before. Happy Go Lovely was the first musical made in Britain after WWII. She meets Bruno, thinking he's a … 4 years ago | 22K views. (She puts on her polka dot cap for this conversation.). Bonjour, Identifiez-vous. An American troupe visiting Edinburgh wants to produce a musical in town but has trouble getting backers. I’ve also come to realize though that when I don’t challenge myself to write more it just doesn’t happen or I put small posts up on my social media accounts. Bandslam. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Although it ends well, the number is unpleasant. Watch Trailer; Released. He asks her, hypothetically of course, that if he was the real Bruno, would she want him to invest in the show? With David Niven, Vera-Ellen, Cesar Romero, Bobby Howes. Comment by User 159474519. 213 likes. A chorus girl gets a ride from millionaire Bruno's driver. Girl Happy (1965) 1/2. Browse more videos. It’s a beautiful touch. Janet's roommate, Mae Thompson, convinces her to continue the deception. Report abuse. His financial support would be of invaluable assistance to the floundering production. She and her roommate are behind in the rent and dodging the landlady. Fortunately, they turn out to be nice guys who just want to dance. The whole Paul/Bruno thing is cleared up just in time for him to watch Janet’s big finale. It’s Eve Boswell’s voice we hear in this film. Menu. These verses always make me cry. Follow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Go_Lovely, http://lesiconesdu7art.blogspot.com/2013/07/vera-ellen-16-fevrier-1921-30-aout-1981.html, http://lantern.mediahist.org/catalog/focusfilmreview14243cath_0703, http://www.classicmoviefavorites.com/julie-reviews-david-niven-happy-go_lovely/, http://lantern.mediahist.org/catalog/modernscreen4243unse_0155, http://lantern.mediahist.org/catalog/modernscreen4243unse_1030. The next morning, Janet and Mae oversleep (what a cozy little room!) American producer John Frost, her employer, has just had the star of his next show, Frolics to You, walk out on him because of his desperate financial situation. Happy Go Lovely (1951) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She started working in the British film industry in 1944 and designed until the late 1960s. Girl Happy (1965) 2/2. But Frost can’t enjoy it because he is focused on catching “Paul” if he shows up. The kind chauffeur speeds to the theatre (giving us more shots of pretty Edinburgh) but he gets pulled over, and in all the confusion Janet leaves her purse in his car. Rock of Ages. He answers truthfully that it is B.G. But Bruno shows up first, and Janet assumes that he is Paul. The cash-strapped theater director thinks, she's Bruno's girlfriend and makes her the lead. Replace Edinburgh with any city and the film would stay the same, though the few shots of the Scottish capital are fun to see. Aug 5, 2019 Product Description: In this fine musical comedy, the producer of a big Broadway show hires a chorus girl for the dubious reason that her boyfriend is a millionaire. Were there cutlets? Library. The film was made and first released in the UK, and distributed in the US by RKO Radio Pictures in 1952. Vincent Porter, 'The Robert Clark Account', List of films in the public domain in the United States, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Happy_Go_Lovely&oldid=1004258838, Pages using infobox film with unknown empty parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "MacIntosh's Wedding" - Sung by Joan Heal, danced by, "One-Two-Three" - Sung and danced by Vera-Ellen (dubbed by. After all of that, he returned to show business and starred in British and Hollywood films once again. To the film! Fun fact: during WWII, the War Office used the Elstree complex for storage! ( Log Out / The 1951 version of Focus: A Film Review called the film “light entertainment at its best. The film stars showbiz veterans Vera-Ellen, David Niven, and Cesar Romero. It’s a fancy chauffeured vehicle though it’s currently empty of its owner. Inside the Mercury Theatre we watch the company perform “MacIntosh’s Wedding.” The number is a Scottish themed romp about a groom desperately trying to escape before his wedding. He’s amazing and caring and loving. In 1952, she left the band and started a successful pop career as a solo artist. He replaces her with Janet, hoping that Bruno will back his revue, or at least that he can use Bruno's reputation to fend off impatient creditors. She doesn't want to change him, just infect him with her irrepressible good nature. streaming Happy Go Lovely? An American troupe visiting Edinburgh wants to produce a musical in … Report. Happy Go Lovely Synopsis: B.G. Alle aktuellen ganzen Folgen von den ProSieben-Sendungen kostenlos als Video online ansehen - hier gibt es sie im Überblick! Happy Go Lovely is a 1951 British musical comedy film in Technicolor, directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Vera-Ellen, David Niven, and Cesar Romero.The film was made and first released in the UK, and distributed in the US by RKO Radio Pictures in 1952. A pleasant movie. 2013. In between performing on stage, Janet tries to make "Paul Tracy" hide or leave. Ellen was born Vera-Ellen Westmeier Rohe, but she went by Vera-Ellen in her show business career. During the hectic proceedings, Janet blurts out that she loves him. It’s a silly, and simple plot and it’s largely forgotten. Finally, another man steps in and fights the first guy. Mae convinces Janet not to tell Frost the truth because the opportunity to go from chorus girl to star is too wonderful to pass up. Now it’s Janet’s turn for a stroke–she thinks that Paul forged a huge check, so she comes clean to Frost about the Bruno lie and how the man that Frost thinks is the millionaire is actually a reporter! Thanks for this comment! Why else would his chauffeur be returning her purse? Janet is shocked but delighted that her love didn’t actually forge a check (his millions of pounds probably contribute to her smile, too.). CANNED BREAD. The chorus girl immediately starts telling everyone that Janet and Bruno are an item. Synopsis: B.G. Girl Happy (1965) 1/2. He re-upped with the British Army (he’d first joined as a second lieutenant after graduating from Sandhurst in 1930), became a Commando, led troops into battle, did some work with the Film Unit, and ended the war as a lieutenant colonel. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets Find the cheapest option or how to watch with a free trial. 2016. (These rehearsal outfits are hilarious!). Yes, she is a presence, and how! Aug 5, 2019 Product Description: In this fine musical comedy, the producer of a big Broadway show hires a chorus girl for the dubious reason that her boyfriend is a millionaire. Bruno. Aug 5, 2019 Product Description: In this fine musical comedy, the producer of a big Broadway show hires a chorus girl for the dubious reason that her boyfriend is a millionaire. ( Log Out / I’d have to watch the film again to be sure. But Frost doesn’t tell Janet any of this when he offers her the leading role. Título original: Happy Go Lovely. Set in Edinburgh in the run up to the Festival, the movie has surprisingly little to do with the city or the Festival. While Frost and policeman scour the theater, Janet performs a troubling ballet called “London Town” about a naive girl in the big city. And, as I always say, it's a great bonus to watch two beautiful people fall in love with each other. Here they are between takes of this dressing room scene: via: http://lesiconesdu7art.blogspot.com/2013/07/vera-ellen-16-fevrier-1921-30-aout-1981.html. Amazon.fr - Achetez Happy Go Lovely à petit prix. Janet doesn’t find out about the Bruno rumor until Mae sets her straight. CatherineEloy9691. But Janet is mad because the real Paul’s article slyly mentions Janet’s “relationship” with a certain greeting card manufacturer. B.G. It’s disturbing. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Happy Go Lovely (1951) - H. Bruce Humberstone, Bruce Humberstone on AllMovie - The Anglo-American musicomedy Happy Go Lovely is… Screenplay by Val Guest. Happy Go Lovely proves that engaging musicals need not be an American monopoly. We first see Poppy peddling her bike through London, and smiling all the time to herself. Ethel Merman is such a huge presence. With David Niven, Vera-Ellen, Cesar Romero, Bobby Howes. Retrouvez infos & avis sur une large sélection de DVD & Blu-ray neufs ou d'occasion. Teaser Trailer. The only problem, she’s not. She stops at a bookshop and tries to cheer up the dour proprietor. They have to sneak into their flat because they owe several weeks’ worth of rent. They hope the rumor won’t do any real damage…. Hope you get a chance to watch this movie! The police catch Bruno, but the inspector in charge recognizes him, much to the surprise of Janet and Frost, and all ends well. But Janet doesn’t like to lie and always changes the subject. David Niven is pure comic genius, and paired against Cesar Romero, the battle of the frazzled is hilarious to watch. Plus, Janet hasn’t done anything wrong. When he hears a rumour that one of the chorus (#VeraEllen) is dating a millionaire (#DavidNiven) he promotes her to lead. Happy Go Lovely proves that engaging musicals need not be an American monopoly. 2020-11-13T15:21:45Z Comment by User 159474519. She says yes, both for the show’s sake and for hers. "Happy Go Lovely" is no classic but it's still a simple and enjoyable experience. (Blush, blush, blush, blush.). and then Janet has to flee down the fire escape to avoid a dressmaker who has come to collect on some very overdue bills. Will have to check this one out. B.G. Livraison gratuite (voir cond.). Janet is horrified and embarrassed, but I’m focused on Mae’s teeny tiny baseball cap. Bruno amuses himself by continually asking Janet about her relationship with the millionaire. And, as I always say, it's a great bonus to watch two beautiful people fall in love with each other. Watch Happy Go Lovely movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Happy Go Lovely. He’s not very likable in this movie. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. Share. But yes–get rid of those cutlets! They end the interview with “Paul” promising not to mention Bruno in his article about Janet and the show. Thanks for reading! This film came just before her solo stardom. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. Oddly enough, the version of the movie shown in the UK was ten minutes longer than the American one! He doesn’t realize her mistake for quite a while. Sign up. Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky" is the story of a good woman. Finding Janet very attractive, Bruno does not correct her error. PAL . Livraison gratuite (voir cond.). Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. His financial support would be of invaluable assistance to the floundering production. 46:25. She retrieves her skirt and dances with the second man. Publisher. But here is some of the coolest behind the scenes footage I’ve ever seen of the set designers, costume people, Ellen rehearsing the number, and then filming it! That evening, the real B.G. When he hears a rumour that one of the chorus (#VeraEllen) is dating a millionaire (#DavidNiven) he promotes her to lead. Marcel Hellman Productions (as Excelsior Films Ltd.). "Happy Go Lovely" is no classic but it's still a simple and enjoyable experience. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Sounds pretty gosh-awful, doesn’t it?”, via: http://www.classicmoviefavorites.com/julie-reviews-david-niven-happy-go_lovely/, He tempers that conclusion with this lukewarm praise: “But somehow, for all its hackneyed substance and the incontrovertible fact that, except for a few “establishing” glimpses, it has nothing to do with Edinburgh, there is a certain limpid charm about this picture—a certain childish cheerfulness—due, in the main, we would reckon, to Vera-Ellen’s youthfulness and grace.”, Vera-Ellen’s biographer David Soren noted some of the same qualities in his assessment of Happy Go Lovely. Let’s pause to admire Mae’s blue and white striped dress. Vera-Ellen sings in this number, though she wasn’t much of a vocalist and her voice was dubbed, as it was in her other movies. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. "London Town" - Danced by Vera-Ellen and Chorus. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Hi! It’s a happy, pretty number compared to the previous nasty one. The next morning, Bruno arrives at his office in a light-colored suit with a flower in his buttonhole. The creditors sit at a nearby table and ask their waiter who the man is with Frost. Charming Brit musical. 4 years ago | 22K views. Company, Song for Marion, Hairspray, Sunshine on Leith, She Loves Me, Bandslam, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S, Rock of Ages, Lovestruck: The Musical. Features. David Niven takes the romantic lead as the Scottish millionaire, though he doesn’t alter his upper crust British accent. But the next guy she encounters is not nice. Pretty costumes! Fortunately, when Frost and the police finally catch him, the captain recognizes him as the real Bruno. People try to blame him for so much but that’s not how I read about him or know him. It was produced by the Associated British Picture Corporation in partnership with RKO, who distributed the film in the US. Is Netflix, Amazon, Fandor, iTunes, etc. Please review this title. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. TV Shows. ( Log Out / By the 1950s, Niven had been an established actor for over a decade. An American troupe visiting Edinburgh wants to produce a musical in town but has trouble getting backers. Bruno gets even more confused when Frost calls and slimily insinuates that he’d be happy to meet with him to discuss investing in the show. he IS the laird—and it is upon this confusion of identity that the whole flimsy business hangs. ( Log Out / This is the moment that Bruno has been waiting for, but she rushes into the house before he has a chance to tell her that she actually does know Bruno, and that he is falling in love with her. Does Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, and 50+ streaming services have Happy Go Lovely (1951)? Finally, Bruno gives Frost a cheque for £10,000. Well, not yet! 95 likes. After the number, Frost and Janet see Bruno sitting in a box. Barcode. I think I saw Vera-Ellen in Call Me Madame opposite Donald O’Connor, Ethel Merman, and George Sanders. 5060033471777 . We open with a dignified voiceover intoning about beautiful Edinburgh and its storied Festival of the Arts. He’s much too discreet for that. Frost nearly has a stroke. When the rich man's rival cast the lady in his upcoming show, the wealthy man poses as a reporter to find out more about the woman. Bruno walks Janet home in the moonlight. Playing next. Naturally, he is bewildered by the situation, as is his staff, who know Bruno as a stuffed shirt and not the type of man who would shower a girlfriend with gifts. Search. Happy Go Lovely. Happy Go Lovely is a 1951 British musical comedy film in Technicolor, directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Vera-Ellen, David Niven, and Cesar Romero. By the time she made Happy Go Lovely, she had appeared in eight films and danced with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. #1930to2020 Sunshine on Leith. Runtime. Associated Press. They also set up a lunch date for the following day. Wikipedia. Janet Jones (Vera-Ellen) and her bestie and roommate Mae (Diane Hart) aren’t having an easy time, either. Full Review. B.G. Passer au contenu principal.fr. She tries to get away, but the police have their backs turned, and no one helps her. Watch fullscreen. wordpress.com/cookies/, TheBlondeAtTheFilm.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. 2:43. Anna Duse was the designer. He wrote that, “She makes her role believably sweet rather than frantic or simply comedic. Set in Edinburgh in the run up to the Festival, the movie has surprisingly little to do with the city or the Festival. Read more. Find where to watch movies online now! Frost sends the police after him, but Janet helps Bruno escape from the theater. Ellen had recently made the classic On the Town (1949), but her famous role in White Christmas (1954) was a few years away. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. That film binge started with “Happy Go Lovely.” I loved it then and I love it now. Learn how your comment data is processed. Despite Janet’s efforts to save him, Bruno sneaks right back into the theater. An American troupe visiting Edinburgh wants to produce a musical in town but has trouble getting backers. The copyright for this film wasn’t renewed, so it’s now in the public domain. Another chuckle! Call Me Madam is a fun one! Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015 . A knowledgeable chorus girl recognizes him as B. G. Bruno’s chauffeur–Bruno is a greeting card mogul who is the richest man in Scotland–and she assumes that Janet is having an affair with the multimillionaire! Happy Go Lovely [VHS]: Amazon.fr: Vidéo. Happy Go Lovely was the first musical made in Britain after WWII. Lovely post! She “gives” Janet an evening dress and a beautiful fur stole without any explanation (everyone is terribly delicate even as they mercilessly take advantage of the situation). Prime Panier. Janet and Mae are confused until “Paul” whispers to them that he paid her two pounds to pretend he was Bruno. Happy Go Lovely has been something I’ve wanted to grow and develop over time. The evening ends with a kiss and the promise of happy ever after! Nice fingerless gloves, Vera-Ellen Jackson. She finally makes it to the theater and she almost gets away with being late, but Frost is in a terrible mood (as per usual) and fires her. Three Little Girls in Blue. Donald was his usual goofy self, and his character had a romance with Vera-Ellen’s princess. Verified Purchase. (But you know and I know and HE knows that big joke!) He appeared in films such as Cleopatra (1934) and Barbary Coast (1935) in uncredited roles, though he soon won supporting parts in Rose-Marie (1936) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). Happy Go Lovely is similar to these films: Three Little Girls in Blue, Wonder Man (film), Lucky Cisco Kid and more. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. David Niven, Vera-Ellen, Cesar Romero , Bobby Howes, Diane Hart, Gordon Jackson . Her dressmaker, Madame Amanda, gives her more clothes, and sends the bill to Bruno. Fortunately, the landlady used to be a chorus girl, too, so she lets them stay when they promise to pay her once the show opens. The guy even rips off her long skirt and pushes her up against columns while prostitutes laugh. They have it . And whatever else I feel like! On the opening night of Frolics to You, Bruno takes a box seat. I only know Vera-Ellen from White Christmas. Find out where you can buy, rent, or subscribe to a streaming service to watch Happy Go Lovely (1951) on-demand. Charming Brit musical. Retrouvez infos & avis sur une large sélection de DVD & Blu-ray neufs ou d'occasion. Frolics to You is a success and Janet is a star. Happy Go Lovely was the first musical made in Britain after WWII. Mae and Janet try to think of someone who can impersonate Bruno, but it seems hopeless until “Paul” stops by the flat with flowers. She sure learned the star’s choreography quickly…you can watch the number and the preceding scene here: After the rehearsal, Janet waits in her dressing room for a reporter named Paul Tracy who has an appointment to interview her. Song for Marion. They’re not happy, and neither is the cast. By the time that Bruno figures out who Janet thinks he is, the millionaire has become enchanted with the lovely dancer. Mae nominates Paul to “be” Bruno for the evening–he sort of looks like a millionaire! Many thanks for bringing this film to my attention, I’ve never heard of this before.