Review of Young Man with a Horn (1950) by Daryl K — 04 Jun 2012
Peculiar, mainly unknown drama about a trumpet player (Kirk Douglas) who plays with a band to whom he does not like his boss and finds interest in an attractive singer (Doris Day). He quits his band, taking the piano player (Hoagy Carmichel) along with him so that he can concentrate more heavily on his music and his woman.
They begin to fall in love, only to be interrupted by a friend of Day's character, a mysterious, sexy doctor (Lauren Bacall), to whom he eventually weds. Strange, compelling drama that is quite odd, but succeeds thanks to the big band music and good performances by Bacall and Douglas.
It is notable film, because of what happens in the second half with Bacall, where it is implied she is a lesbian. Certain terms to describe Bacall's lesbianism that Douglas uses, such carnival side show, are definitely not used today.
Fairly underrated movie with an odd outcome.
This review of Young Man with a Horn (1950) was written by Daryl K on 04 Jun 2012.
Young Man with a Horn has generally received positive reviews.
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