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A good, old-fashioned musical
Review date: 2006-08-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you're a fan of show music from the thirties and forties, you are sure to enjoy "Deep in My Heart." Signund Romberg (Jose Ferrer), composer and recent immigrant to New York, is playing the piano at his friend (Helen Traubel)'s cafe in the early 1900s. One day he is discovered, and begins writing popular music and scores for the Shubert shows on Broadway, including "May Time" and "The Desert Song." He is mentored by actress Dorothy Donnelly (Merle Oberon), who also writes the story for his hugely successful show, "The Student Prince." He meets his wife-to-be at a summer resort and, with Dorothy's help, marries her.
This 1954 film features a song-and-dance number from each of Romberg's musicals, performed by popular guest stars. Ferrer sings and dances surprisingly well, and gives a light-hearted performance. If you are already familiar with Romberg's tunes, you'll find yourself singing along. It's done in the old MGM-style with beautiful color, sumptious sets and costumes, and wholesome family values. An uplifting, entertaining movie.