No, No, Nanette

1940
1h 36m

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Perky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette... Read allPerky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette enlists the help of theatrical producer Bill Trainor, who promptly falls in love with her... Read allPerky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette enlists the help of theatrical producer Bill Trainor, who promptly falls in love with her. The same thing happens when artist Tom Gillespie is called on for help. But soon Uncle J... Read all

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Trivia
This film is a revised version of a 1930 film of the same title which is now lost. It was based on a 1924 stage musical that itself was completely revised from the first version that flopped on the road in 1923. Producer Harry Frazee gutted the original, put in mostly new songs and had a hit in Chicago. The two songs that became hit tunes were brand new - "I Want to Be Happy" and "Tea for Two." The original source of all of this was a farcical Broadway play of 1919, called "My Lady Friends," by Frank Mandel.

Goofs
When Jimmy Smith boards the plane to Reno, he tells the stewardess his destination is the Virgin Islands. She tells him he will need to change planes in Los Angeles. Apparently the writer thought the Virgin Islands are in the Pacific.

Quotes
[first lines]
[Happy Jimmy Smith opens a silver dish to reveal a single slice of bacon]
Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith: Pauline, what's this?
Pauline: Bacon.
Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith: Well, I know that but...
Pauline: We've already had our allowance for the month.
Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith: You mean...?
Pauline: Not another slice until Wednesday.

Crazy credits
The credits appear printed on stage curtains. As the title appears, Anna Neagle comes out from behind the curtain, sits to the left of the stage and sings the title song, while different curtains are rolled out, each containing new credits.

Connections
Referenced in Arena: The Orson Welles Story: Part 1 (1982)

Soundtracks
No No Nanette
Written by Vincent Youmans and Irving Caesar
Sung during opening titles by Anna Neagle

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unfairly criticized musical comedy

Having read the negative comments regarding this film, I can only say that these people are expecting too much. I found this film to be a delightful and funny comedy featuring many great character players from the past. Especially good was ZaSu Pitts, who was reprising her role from the 1930 original film, now lost. As to the negative comments regarding Anna Neagle, what"s not to like? I find her to be a competent actress, singer and dancer as well as being extremely attractive. All in all, not a bad film, especially for the $1.00 I shelled out for the DVD. Also hilarious in the film was Eve Arden, whose presence uplifts any film that she happens to be in.