On the Town (1949) starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Vera-Ellen, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller. Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Musical in which three sailors have 24 hours to explore New York City on shore leave. Their primary goal, of course, is to pick up some good-looking young ladies -- and to break out in song and dance every few minutes. This movie is extremely short on plot, long on music and choreography -- but it's surprisingly entertaining. Highlight is rousing "New York, New York." Unfortunately, the last 10 or 15 minutes devolve into silliness. The subtitles are very good. Grade: B
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