Panama Hattie

1942

Action / Comedy / Musical / Romance

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 36% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 36%
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 634 634

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Plot summary

Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.

Director

Vincente Minnelli Photo
Vincente Minnelli

Top cast

Max Wagner Photo
Max Wagner as Jailer
Alan Mowbray Photo
Alan Mowbray as Jay Jerkins, Dick's Butler
Stuart Hall Photo
Stuart Hall as Cafe Patron
Fred Graham Photo
Fred Graham as Shore Patrolman
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23.976 fps
1 hr 19 min
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1.32 GB
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1 hr 19 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ksf-2 7 / 10

watch this one just for the stars

It's a war-time propaganda film, so allowances will be made! In lieu of a clear, solid story, we see huge star after star sing or dance, or do a standup bit. My personal favorite is the amazing miss virginia obrien; she only did about twenty films, but every one is a hilarious gem. I won't list the cast list, but check it out.. it's just incredible. With all those directors and writers, it's no wonder it's kind of a big mish-mash of a story... from the filming dates, it looks like it was re-hashed after pearl harbor, with scenes added, and removed. Ann sothern is hattie, who runs the joint where the story takes place. And some nonsense about getting upset at something the little girl says. Sothern was maisie in films for years, before and after panama hattie. Watch this one just for the parade of stars that come strolling by. Mostly good stuff. Shows on turner classic now and then. I'm surprised at the low-ish rating, but to be fair, the story is a little wacky, and it's based on only 480 votes so far.
Reviewed by norm-102 5 / 10

Very 40's

Even though Ethyl Merman originated the role on Broadway, she was not considered attractive enough to carry the starring top billing. I am a real fan of Cole Porter and will watch anything he is involved with. Unfortunately, a lot of his work is either not included in movies that tout "music by Cole Porter", or is thrown out because it may not be mainstream for the audience of the day. Good example is "Anything Goes."This is a movie you watch for the musical performance and dancing, not the story. Dan Daily's role could have been played by anyone. I pull out the DVD about twice a year and again visit Cole Porter and this innocent musical.Lena Horne is outstanding.
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