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Rating: - Rare Early Teaming of Bing Crosby and Carole Lombard
"We're Not Dressing", produced by Paramount in 1934 sadly seems to be a film that is largely forgotten today. Nevertheless it is a film which displays alot of important elements that later became the acknowledged "trademarks" of the performers involved in the production. Foremost here we see a very early example of Bing Crosby's relaxed crooning style of musical delivery that became his trademark in countless memorable film performances in the decades to come. Beautiful leading lady Carole Lombard was just starting to fully emerge as the glowing Paramount star beloved of film audiences around this time and "We're Not Dressing", gives her a wonderful character to work with in uppity society girl Doris Worthington who learns a lesson or two about humility while stranded on a desert island. Ethel Merman also displays her high voltage and totally arresting performing style in an energic supporting performance as Doris's man chasing sidekick Edith. The film despite it's obvious short falls compared to later big budgeted musicals is an enjoyable treat that is unique in it's teaming of two very different performers in Crosby and Lombard.
"We're Not Dressing", has a quite famous pedigree having been loosely based on the novel "The Admirable Chrichton", by James M. Barrie. It had already served as the source material for the legendary Gloria Swanson in one of her most famous roles in Cecil B. DeMille's production of "Male and Female" in 1919. This version while obviously accomodating the musical talents of Bing Crosby takes a far more lighthearted approach in telling the story of society heiress Doris Worthington who along with her friends and a deck hand from her yacht becomes marooned on a tropical island when her yacht sinks after hitting a reef. The film interestingly explores the whole issue of the "roles" society imposes on people and how the "order" of things can be reversed when circumstances change . In this case while on the ship the roles were very much master and servant, once on the island they are reversed as sailor Stephen Jones (Bing Crosby) possesses all the common sense and practical knowledge to survive in the wilderness while Doris and her spoiled society friends are ill equipped to look after themsleves minus the comforts of life and servants. While on board Doris is pursued by two hangers on in the vapid Prince's Alexander and Michael (Jay Henry and a very young Ray, billed as "Raymond" Milland) however her real affections are diverted to the singing sailor on board who in between scrubbing decks must do thankless tasks such as caring ... Read More
Rating: - charming musical with Carole Lombard and Ethel Merman
WE'RE NOT DRESSING is a charming 1930s musical starring Bing Crosby, and is noteworthy for several songs, the legendary Broadway belter Ethel Merman and the comedic stylings of co-stars George Burns and Gracie Allen.
Bing Crosby plays Stephen Jones, a crooning deckhand of the yacht owned by charming society heiress Doris Worthington (Carole Lombard - MY MAN GODFREY, NOTHING SACRED). Also on board are Doris' best friend Edith (Broadway's Ethel Merman) and the continually-sloshed Hubert (Leon Errol). After Stephen and Doris clash several times during the voyage, he is fired, but not until a freak storm crashes the yacht and dumps all the occupants on a desert island. Also living on the island are George and Gracie (George Burns and Grace Allen, essentially playing themselves).
There are a few choice songs in this delightful musical, including "Love Thy Neighbor", "May I?", "Once in a Blue Moon" and "She Reminds Me of You". Ethel Merman also impresses with her infectious number "Spanish Custom".
A lovely little movie indeed.
Rating: - MCA/Universal presents Bing Crosby & Carole Lombard!!!
MCA/Unicersal Clacssics have restored and re-released "We're Not Dressing" on home video. This movie falls under the Bing Crosby Collection.
Early Crosby croons several catchy tunes in this semi-musical at sea comedy / love story.
Summary - Crosby a crooner deck hand on a millionairesses (Lombard) yacht. Lombard (beautiful & funny) falls for Crosby but acts as the totally spoiled rich girl. As all 1930's musical comedies we have a great supporting cast to include; comedians - Leon Errol, George Burns & Gracie Allen, a very young singing Ethel Merman. A young Ray Milland trys to swoon Lombard. This funny crew ship wrecks on an island & Crosby becomes the "IN-Charge" go to guy. This is some funny stuff with catchy tunes to beat.
An original trailer is included. Enjoy this 1935 Hollywood Film with Crosby & Lombard.
Rating: - DER BINGLE AND THE QUEEN OF SCREWBALL.
The beautiful, multi-talented Lombard plays Doris Worthington, a beautiful but spoiled heiress, who is being courted by Princes Michael and Alexander Stofani on her private yacht. Bored with her aristocratic life, Doris begins a cheeky alliance with a poor singer named Stephen Jones - Bing, naturally. It's one of those comedy romances in which the two mis-matched parties fall in love and strive to mend their differences - for better or for worse. Charming and beautifully photographed, it shows the two stars at their most appealing. Some scenes were filmed on Catalina Island and reviews of the day widely compared this film's plot with a 1902 play by a Sir James M. Barrie entitled THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON.
Rating: - a fun romp with great music
I remember first seeing this one as a kid and been on the prowl for it ever since. For fans of Bing this is a must. His voice is still new (1934), crisp and delightful. Burns & Allen are up to thier usual madness. An all around good film.
Basic plot: Carole is a spoiled rich girl with her posse on an ocean liner. Bing is a lowly cabin boy who runs into trouble with her (love that "smacking" scene). When the boat is shipwrecked they land on an island where Burns & Allen are horticulturists(!) and love blooms!
That's all I'll tell you! Give it a try, you're sure to enjoy.
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