“From "Minnie the Moocher" to "Shubert's Serenade"...She's terrific! In a mad, merry yarn from the writer of "Mr. Deeds"”
An Australian opera singer hires a husband so she can work in the U.S. Moore sings "Minnie the Moocher" in one scene.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Hank Miller
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
