Pal Joey
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Movie Reviews of Pal Joey
Movie Review: Star studded movie; adaptation of a great musical
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a less than successful movie version of a hit 1940 Broadway musical Pal Joey, written by John O'Hara, with music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The musical is modified in several ways. Of the original 14 Rodgers and Hart songs, 8 remained with the movie. Sinatra sings classics such as; "I Didn't Know What Time It was" and "I Could Write a Book," and "The Lady Is a Tramp;" and "My Funny Valentine" by Linda English is perhaps the best parts of the movie.
The story is about a singer named Joey Evans (Frank Sinatra), known for his womanizing ways is an out of work singer looking for a job in San Francisco. He meets a chorus girl named Linda English (Kim Novak), slowly, but steadily their friendship blossoms into love and romance. In the meantime, he develops a relationship with a wealthy widow named Vera Simpson (Rita Hayworth) to seek her help to finance his dream, "Chez Joey", a night club of his own. When the new night club is about to open, Vera finds about Joey and Linda, and she asks Joey to fire Linda, and he refuses, and Vera withdraws support for the night club. Joey and Vera use each other to the bitter end, ultimately Vera gives in, and Joey wins not only the club but also his prize, Linda. The movie has somewhat unrealistic ending; strong performance of Frank Sinatra overshadows the contributions of his costars Rita Hayworth and young Kim Novak.
1. My Funny Valentine - Frederica Von Stade Sings Rodgers & Hart
2. Sings Rodgers & Hart
3. The Musicality of Rodgers & Hart
4. With a Song in My Heart: The Songs of Rodgers & Hart
5. With a Song in My Heart: The Songs of Rodgers & Hart
Movie Review: Hollywood Whitewash
Summary: 3 Stars
"Pal Joey" (1957) makes a sanitized translation to the big screen, with a trio of classic stars - Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak - elevating an uneven, overlong musical. The film is worth seeing for Sinatra's signature tune "The Lady Is a Tramp" and director George Sidney's visual stylishness, yet lacks the hard-edged quality of the stage version. Thanks to the prudish Hays Office, "Pal Joey" emerges as another casualty of Hollywood censorship.Movie Review: Good Music, great stars!!!
Summary: 3 Stars
But I wonder how it would have been if Gene Kelly reprised his roll as Pal Joey. Kim Novak and Rita Hayworth are always lovely to look at, and Sinatra is of course, Sinatra! Nobody can sing "That's Why the Lady is a Tramp" like he can. Not one of the greatest movie musicals, but certainly very good. Classic songs from the American songbook.Movie Review: Entertaining songs and romance
Summary: 3 Stars
This was a so-so story but good music from Sinatra and company.
Especially nice appearance from Rita Hayworth as the other woman. She's
still got the allureshe had as a young actress in musicals in the 40's.
Kim Novak is very beautiful and sweet but out of her league against the pros.
Movie Review: Pal Joey
Summary: 3 Stars
THREE STARS AT THEIR BEST. FRANK SINATRA AT HIS SEXIEST, KIM NOWAK IN A GOOD PERFORMANCE AND A FADING BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL RITA HAYWARD. GREAT NOSTALGIA. A GOOD ADD FOR MUSICAL COLLECTORS,