
In 1980, the head usher at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium gives his crew a pep talk: he wants tonight's "Betty Midler" show to go smoothly. He's a little worried about risque language, Liberace recently gave him a scare. Then, boom, there she is, with her backup trio, "The Harlettes," going from rock to ballad to medley, from "Big Noise From Winnetka" to "I Shall Be Released." It's a concentration of camp: she imitates Sophie Tucker, she's mermaid Dolores Delago, and between e... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1980, the head usher at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium gives his crew a pep talk: he wants tonight's "Betty Midler" show to go smoothly. He's a little worried about risque language, Liberace recently gave him a scare. Then, boom, there she is, with her backup trio, "The Harlettes," going from rock to ballad to medley, from "Big Noise From Winnetka" to "I Shall Be Released." It's a concentration of camp: she imitates Sophie Tucker, she's mermaid Dolores Delago, and between every song, it's non-stop movement and lots of raunchy patter.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzEnjoyable nonsense that makes for titillating entertainment. |
| User ReviewElizabeth LAbsolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this movie!! All fabulous numbers - Shiver Me Timbers is absolutely stunning. |
| User ReviewScott RA real joy to watch with a dynamic performance from Bette Midler. Just really hilarious and equally awesome musical numbers with great direction and lighting as a part concert part stage show |
| User Reviewnicole wI love you bette!!!!! So funny and she is so talented!!! |
| User Reviewjay nM iss M in concert. With a visit from Soph and Delores |
| User ReviewAdrian TThis is a fantastic concert movie in spite of the fact that Bette had Laryngitis all the way thorugh it. You can tell by her husky/sexy voice but that woman is a trouper! |
| User ReviewLee MIt had it's time and place. very dated but Still very very funny. She shows off her voice, humor and trade mark style with this concert. Diff worth seeing for any fan of Bette. |
| User ReviewPrivate UNO ONE can sing like her; listen to "Stay with me baby". Oh my god... |
| User ReviewMike MI remember seeing this movie at the theaters with my mother when it was released and now 35 years later we are finally seeing her live !!!!! |
| User ReviewZac TThe Divine Miss M in all her glory! A true spectacle to the talents of Bette Midler |