This kind of film makes me sigh at the artistic height achieved by Hollywood theaters 80 years ago, especially in terms of stage effects.
Speaking of the film itself, this film is known as "the originator of all musical clichés", which shows that its historical significance is extraordinary. The film mixes many elements that attract people in the film and television industry, such as the overloaded work of the director, the entanglement between producers and investors, the creation and retirement of actresses; it also contains many plots that entertain the public, such as the drama in the theater. The teasing of newcomers, the friction between actors.
I would like to talk about the relationship between Dorothy Brock (hereinafter referred to as DB) and Pat Denning (hereinafter referred to as PD) in this film. I haven't watched many genuine musicals, and if you count them carefully, you can count them with two hands, but if the directors of musicals are like this one, they tend to focus on the development of musicals rather than the development of musicals. Indulging in the emotional disputes of a few characters, such a musical must be very comfortable to watch. In this film, the director depicts a very real, objective and clear feeling through these two people. DB and PD have known each other for a long time. The latter helped the former to become a successful actress, but to a certain extent affected his future. But the woman is not arrogant, she still retains 100% pure love for the man in the flashy entertainment circle, and supports him financially. In order to be with DB, PD also stopped his career pursuit for several years. What is valuable is that both sides have a clear identity positioning for themselves, and even under the pressure of universal values (economic and social status), neither side has damaged each other's feelings. They talked candidly about their true feelings, and did not shy away from telling the truth, while also showing a full understanding of each other. Even though they were reluctant to part with the agreement, they did not use the last pleasure as an interface to get entangled. DB's final epiphany and abandonment of his career made the onlookers like me smile with envy and admiration. They are truly one of the most perfect couples ever.
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