Newman is impressive as the gangster-companion and Ann Blyth (dubbed) is no more than decent as the lead in Curtiz's enjoyable showbiz biopic, which fictionalizes and whitewashes many interesting facts of the troubled career and life of the alcoholic sing
The Helen Morgan Story (2008)
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Synopsis: Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA) directs this swirling biopic of Jazz Age chanteuse Helen Morgan (Ann Blyth). Whether caught in the footlights or strolling through the speakeasies, she has everything... Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA) directs this swirling biopic of Jazz Age chanteuse Helen Morgan (Ann Blyth). Whether caught in the footlights or strolling through the speakeasies, she has everything any woman could want--except for love. Torn between a shrewd bootlegger, Larry Maddux (Paul Newman), and a married attorney, Russell Wade (Richard Carlson), Morgan finds herself on an express train to tragedy and alcoholism. THE HELEN MORGAN STORY includes renditions of such classic Morgan tunes as "Why Was I Born," "Sunny Side of the Street," and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (all sung by Gogi Grant). [More]
Starring: Ann Blyth, Paul Newman, Richard Carlson, Gene Evans
Starring: Ann Blyth, Paul Newman, Richard Carlson, Gene Evans, Alan King, Cara Williams
Director: Michael Curtiz
Director: Michael Curtiz
Producer: Martin Rackin
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Reviews for The Helen Morgan Story
Newman is impressive as the gangster-companion and Ann Blyth (dubbed) just a decent one as the lead in Curtiz's enjoyable showbiz biopic, which fictionalizes and whitewashes many interesting facts of the troubled career and life of the alcoholic singer.
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