Meet the People

Broadway star Julie Hampton (Lucille Ball) visits a shipyard for the bond drive. William "Swanee" Swanson (Dick Powell) wins a date with her after some fast talking. On their date, he tells her about a musical that he has written.

I don't like the style of music and it's made worst by the fact that Lucille Ball is not the one singing. I'm definitely more interested in Lucille Ball and her non-singing is a real disappointment. These leads are not necessarily most known for their song and dance. The story is obviously a nod to all the women working the hard-hat jobs. It's even making fun of the Axis leaders including a monkey Hitler. In a way, it feels very constructed for its time and the humor feels forced. The closest to a laugh comes from Lucille Ball putting on her dress. For a moment, she does a little bit of physical humor. Maybe the monkey Hitler got some bigger laughs back when it was released.