Make Believe Ballroom (1949) DVD

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Make Believe Ballroom (1949)

Director:

Joseph Santley

Writers:

Albert Duffy (story), Albert Duffy (screenplay)

Stars:

Jerome Courtland, Ruth Warrick, Ron Randell

Make Believe Ballroom is a feature-length derivation of the popular LA-based radio series of the same name. Hosted by Martin Block and then by Al Jarvis, the original Ballroom was a combination disc-jockey program and quiz show. Jarvis plays himself in the film version, introducing such musical artists as Frankie Laine, the King Cole Trio,Jack Smith, Kay Starr, Charlie Barnet, Jimmy Dorsey, Jan Garber, Gene Krupa and Pee Wee Hunt. The barely relevant plot concerns two carhops, Gene Thomas (Jerome Courtland) and Josie Marlow (Virginia Welles), who participate in the question-and-answer portion of the radio series. Though competitors on the air, Gene and Josie eventually fall in love. The supporting cast is filled with such stock Columbia players as Sid Tomack,Adele Jergens, and Vernon Dent.

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Posted by Scott Lockard on May 4th 2021

It is a joy to have story like this on film. Very important characters in the record and radio business, it is a great line up of the stars that turned the wheels of the industry during a very formative period in pop culture. A great movie for re-living a very fun time bubbling with great music. Hats off to Al Jarvis, the radiant Sun of the revolving record solar system.
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Posted by Unknown on Apr 6th 2021

Not an ambitious movie, but very enjoyable throughout. Terrific musical interludes. Nice to see on the screen the radio voice that was Al Jarvis. The lead couple's romantic dance was just as sweet and innocent as you could ever hope for.