Make Way for Tomorrow - Cover Girl (1944)

Hello Folks!

    Rita Hayworth is the name to say 'round these parts now, and I watched my second Hayworth film, Cover Girl (1944), this afternoon. Cover Girl is the story of a dancer named Rusty (Rita Hayworth) who becomes famous overnight after being selected as the cover girl for Vanity's golden wedding issue. This, of course, causes problems with her boyfriend (Gene Kelly). But it ends happily like every other over-the-top, technicolor, 1940s musical that wouldn't dare let an audience down.

     This may not have been the best musical I've ever seen, but, to be honest, I'm a picky musical lover. I did like the music, though - Long Ago and Far Away is a favorite of mine. I also liked Poor John, Make Way For Tomorrow, Sure Thing, and Who's Complaining - so, in this case, it was the actual movie I didn't find compelling. The beginning was entertaining, but I found the middle and end rather slow. Maybe I would've liked it better, too, had it starred Fred Astaire in stead of Gene Kelly - that's just me. 

     But that glorious red-head, that fantastic dancer, the cover girl herself, Rita Hayworth! She was near-perfect and adorable. I have a sneaking suspicion that she will attack and conquer part of my favorite actresses list before this month is all done. Honestly, she is the most darling person.

Let's keep on singing,
"Make way for tomorrow!"
The sun is bringing a new day tomorrow.
Don't let the clouds get you down,
Show me a smile, not a frown!
Stand up and win! Turn about! Don't give in! Let's give out!  
To the blues just refuse to surrender.
 One smile and you are a true solid sender.
What if it rains and it pours? It only rains out of doors!
Let every frown disappear,
And you'll find that tomorrow's here! 

Until Later On~