Join Mayor Becker for a screening of “The Gay Divorcee” on Friday, September 20th at 7:00pm.
“Whumsical is more Whimsical than Whamsical.” This line spoken in September’s film, THE GAY DIVORCEE, gives a good idea of the wit and charm in the movie that made Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire the most famous dancing team in film history. In addition, there is a spot in the film where a totally unrelated musical number, with an almost unknown actress who has no part in the story whatsoever, is presented. The name of the actress… Betty Grable of World War II pinup fame.
THE GAY DIVORCEE also features Erik Rhodes, perhaps the best caricature actor ever seen in film. Erik steals his scenes, and that’s saying something given the company he’s in. Erik was a good friend of mine and I will devote some time to talking about him as well as relaying some stories about the lady herself… Ginger Rogers.
I think you’ll find THE GAY DIVORCEE to be a happy film and one that will find you leaving Old City Hall in a happy frame of mind. It scored 100% on the Internet’s “Tomato Meter.” THE GAY DIVORCEE will be seen on Friday, September 20th, at 7:00pm.
See you at the movies!
Gotta love the oldies! That’s when movies were made for the whole family to view.