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Andrew StoneWith Words and Music (1937)

A gangster revives the careers of a faded Gilbert and Sullivan troupe in an elaborate scheme to get back at the girl who rejected him. The plot is farfetched, to say the least, but in my opinion, Robert Armstrong turns in a better performance in this obscure B musical than in King Kong. And the musical numbers, taken from a variety of G and S operettas, are great and performed authentically.
Robert Armstrong .... Jimmie Allen
Irene Hervey .... Pearl
Paula Stone .... Mabel
Edward Brophy .... Pie
Vivian Hart .... Beatrice
William Danforth .... Howard Hathaway
Holmes Herbert .... Charles Dillon
Gwili Andre .... Flo
Caritz Crawford .... Yum Yum
Max Davidson .... Max
Arthur Kay .... Adolph
Wilbur Mack
Frank Moulan .... Mark/Koko
Horace Murphy .... Joe
Bert Roach .... Sugar Plum
Allen Rogers .... John
Mildred Rogers .... Peggy
Vera Ross .... Beatrice Hathaway
Josef Swickard .... Jonesy
Richard Tucker .... Charles Dillon
Harry Tyler .... Chuck


This movie is part of the collection: Feature Films

Director: Andrew Stone
Producer: Andrew Stone
Production Company: Grand National
Audio/Visual: sound, black and white
Keywords: Gilbert and Sullivan; Robert Armstrong; Mikado
Contact Information: http://www.squidoo.com/IVDthenovel

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Reviewer: della00 - - January 1, 2009
Subject: mp4 file did not work for me.
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Reviewer: ERD. - - March 11, 2007
Subject: "With Words And Music" still has a charm
While the script is dated, and probably was considered mediocre even when it was filmed in 1937, the acting, musical numbers,and direction make this production entertaining and worth watching. The film still has a certain charm. Better to watch this then some of the newer movies featured on satellite & cable television.

Reviewer: RipJarvis - - February 9, 2007
Subject: Almost a Damon Runyon Meets Gilbert & Sullivan
This is not a film for those who don't like anything without explosions. There is what would be regarded today as a slow opening, but everything pays off in the end. Yes, it is sappy and melodramatic with a side order of saccharin, but that is not always bad. If you like Gilbert & Sullivan, and you like a bit of a caper now and then, you may just find this to be a slice of sugarry goodness.