In 1920s Chicago, Ruth Etting wants to be a renowned singer, which is a far step away from her current work as a taxi dancer. Upon walking into the dance hall and seeing her, Chicago gangster Marty Snyder immediately falls for Ruth, and works toward being her lover, which he believes he can achieve by opening up singing opportunities for her. Ruth is initially wary of Marty, but makes it clear that she is not interested in him in a romantic sense. Regardless, he does help her... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1920s Chicago, Ruth Etting wants to be a renowned singer, which is a far step away from her current work as a taxi dancer. Upon walking into the dance hall and seeing her, Chicago gangster Marty Snyder immediately falls for Ruth, and works toward being her lover, which he believes he can achieve by opening up singing opportunities for her. Ruth is initially wary of Marty, but makes it clear that she is not interested in him in a romantic sense. Regardless, he does help her professionally, and through his opportunities, which are achieved through intimidation and fear, Ruth does quickly start to gain a name as a singer, which she is able to do because of her talent and despite Marty's intimidation tactics. However, the greater her success, the more reliant she becomes on him. This becomes an issue in their relationship as she believes he can take her only so far before he becomes a liability, however he will never let her go that easily. The one person who tried and tries to get Ruth away from her unhappy life with Marty is Johnny Alderman, the musical advisor Marty hired for Ruth at the first gig he got for her, and who also loves Ruth himself.
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| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeAs a highly colored biopic, it's is an enjoyable mix of Day putting her stamp on Etting's best known songs and the contrasting acting styles of Day and Cagney. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumTruthfully told musical saga of '20s singer Ruth Etting with fine turn by Doris Day; Cagney eats up scenery. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyCharles Vidor's crime-gangster musical, about the rise of fall of singer Ruth Etting, offers James Cagney (Oscar-nominated) and Doris Day some of the best dramatic roles of their careers. |
| User ReviewMichael TClassic variation on the gangster films of yore. On Blu-ray. |
| User ReviewSteven PClassic variation on the gangster films of yore. On Blu-ray. |
| User Reviewdinahmoe hOne of my favorite biopics. Doris Day gets a chance to show her acting chops, too. |
| User Reviewlisa swhat can i say,sure is the best film doris day hsa done,cagney is super good. |
| User ReviewCeaira GThis movie is amazing! If you like movies about real people you will like this. It is nicely done. |
| User ReviewMEC rDoris Day really shines in this movie, as she gives a harder edge portrayal of singer/actress Ruth Etting. Normally known for her sunny, happy go-lucky roles, Day's fans saw a very complex side to her acting and singing abilities. The music in this movie is outstanding and both Day and Cagney are brilliant. |
| User ReviewCarim JSaw it on Wednesday the 21st November 2012, TV movie on Film 4. Really became a memorable film for me to watch, I'd never heard of the career of Ruth Etting, but I'll remember it. Echoes real talent having added a star considered for an oscar in this case. |
