Trubel in Panama (1942)

Trubel in Panama: Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, Roy Del Ruth, Vincente Minnelli. With Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, Rags Ragland, Ben Blue. Hattie Maloney runs a saloon in Panama where assorted characters congregate where they frequently sing and dance Cole Porter numbers. An upper class gentleman arrives and sparks fly between him and Hattie. They try and overcome complications betweens songs.

“Even though Ethyl Merman originated the role on Broadway, she was not considered attractive enough to carry the starring top billing. I am a real fan of Cole Porter and will watch anything he is involved with. Unfortunately, a lot of his work is either not included in movies that tout u0026quot;music by Cole Porteru0026quot;, or is thrown out because it may not be mainstream for the audience of the day. Good example is u0026quot;Anything Goes.u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is a movie you watch for the musical performance and dancing, not the story. Dan Dailyu0026#39;s role could have been played by anyone. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI pull out the DVD about twice a year and again visit Cole Porter and this innocent musical.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eLena Horne is outstanding.”