Happy Go Lovely

(1951)

Color

96 min.

Directed by Bruce Humberstone

Cast:  David Niven, Vera-Ellen, Cesar Romero

USA-England co-production

Musical Comedy

David Niven is B. G. Bruno, a wealthy Scottish millionaire caught up in a case of mistaken identity in the British musical comedy.  During a film festival in Edinburgh, Bruno’s limousine delivers an unknown dancer, Janet Jones (Vera-Ellen) to the event, due to her hitching a ride from the driver.  The public begins to spread rumors about the girl and the situation is further complicated by Bruno falling for her.  Jones mistakes Bruno for a newspaper reporter leading to a hilarious climax and true love winning out in the end.  Look for Cesar Romero in an over-the-top performance as producer John Frost.