Lucy has made a few musical stinkers, The Big Street, Du Barry was a Lady, Best Foot Forward, Meet the People is just one more to add to the list of forgettable classics. Yup partner, the old gang Virginia O'Brian, and June Allyson are there to support Lucy, Dick Powell takes over the position formerly held by Red Skelton, or Henry Fonda. As for the music, I'm not saying June Allyson and Virginia O'Brian can't sing, but after the 4th or 5th song you long for the pleasant and comforting sound of a dentist drill. The best part of the music comes from the ever entertaining Spike Jones.
The plot centers on a WW II shipyard, in a Stage Door Canteen-ish way. However it's not all that important in this collection of dated gags, and unrelated songs. Lucy is the starlet visiting war industry locations to encourage the folks, Dick Powell ace riveter and unknown playwright, schemes his way to a date with Lucy wherein he presents his play. Will Lucy be impressed by the work of our riveter and bring in backers to actually get it staged? You need to see Meet the People to find out. Personally, I'm going to view The Harvey Girls one more time.
Review of Meet the People
Meet the People
(1944)
Odds and Ends MGM had no use for tossed into a film you sleep through
1 January 2019