Review of Carefree (1938) by Allan C — 21 Dec 2013

This fred/ginger mixes music with screwball comedy to much success.

This review of Carefree (1938) was written by Allan C on 21 Dec 2013.

Carefree has generally received positive reviews.

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By Annie C (358) on 26 Nov 2007

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By Tara S (379) on 20 Mar 2008

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By Private U (13,627) on 29 Oct 2007

Fred and Ginger were always good together. Carefree isn't one of their biggest hits, but it's a pretty solid screwball comedy…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 28 Nov 2014

The story was simple and a little weak, but the characters were strong, which is quite different from films nowadays…

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By Sergio D (23) on 08 Feb 2009

Not one of my favorites, but Ginger Rogers actually displays quite a capability for acting that impressed me. (Viewed January 2009)…

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By Mary H (437) on 07 Feb 2008

SOOO funny! I love when Ginger is drugged...hilarious…

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By George P (495) on 22 Nov 2007

Let's face it: Astaire and Rogers movies were never known for their believable plots…

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By Christine M (188) on 30 May 2015

FUN! This may not be the most popular Astaire/Rogers flick, but in my humble opinion, it's the one that is the most fun…

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By Johan A (60) on 09 Jul 2008

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