This ends up being just average overall, but along the way it has some good upbeat moments. The story has the kind of setup that makes it easy to identify with the underdog main characters, and at times it makes good use of the possibilities. Some of the most entertaining parts, though, come from the minor characters instead of from the main story.
Vic Oliver is believable as a marginally successful but optimistic talent agent, who starts up an agency devoted to giving unknowns a break. His performance has enough snake-oil salesman in it to make the character seem genuine, while having enough good-natured energy to be sympathetic. Sarah Churchill might well - as the previous reviewer here suggested - be somewhat miscast. Much of the force of the story relies on her devotion to Lucky (Oliver's character), but more often she seems cool and efficient instead.
One of the highlights is seeing some of the performers whom the agency helps out. Robert Atkins is really entertaining with his revamped routine, and Uriel Porter displays a fine voice in his scenes. Although a young Joan Greenwood is also in the cast as the younger sister of Ruth (Churchill), the scenes of Ruth's family life are largely extraneous both to the plot and to developing her character.
This is a decent, average movie to watch when you're in the mood for something light and undemanding. It has enough of an upbeat tone to help it through the less rewarding stretches.
