Review of Born to Dance (1936) by Darryl C — 25 Oct 2008
There are faster feet in this world, higher kickers and whatnot--but eleanor powell is still my go-to musical star of the 1930s. she was a dance powerhouse all on her own in a time when men ruled the scene. and 'born to dance' is a sterling setting for her bounty of dance gifts!
James stewart is one of the most unlikely leading men to find in a musical but he does well with his waltz clog and sweet, reedy version of 'easy to love'. and virginia bruce, had she had more part, would have been a great asset to the film as well.
Besides powell, the biggest asset of this film is the score. don't believe 'de-lovely'--porter wrote some great stuff during his hollywood years and this film is proof of it.
This review of Born to Dance (1936) was written by Darryl C on 25 Oct 2008.
Born to Dance has generally received mixed reviews.
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