Movie reviewed: Bright Lights (1930)

Movie reviewed: Bright Lights (1930)

Bright Lights ahead for Luanne

Dorothy MacKaill gave a stunning account of herself doing the hula in this musical with a backstage setting. This is the story of an actress who forsakes all the footlights for the sake of martial responsibility, but finds in all sorts of troubles on her way to happiness. How can she marry a man when she is in love with another man, and it is further complicated by a Portuguese smuggler who wants to “steal” her. Frank Fay plays the role of Wally Dean, the real love of Dorothy MacKaill. It also featured Inez Courtney, and Frank Hugh as a drunken reporter. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz and Robert North; the musical numbers were staged by Larry Ceballos. There are some good songs in the movie that includes; “Nobody cares if I’m blue,” “I’m crazy for cannibal love,” “Chinatown,” Song of the Congo, and “You are an eyeful of heaven.” The story is rather tame, but sure is a real treat for the fans of Dorothy MacKaill who had a brief career during the pre-code era. I love watching all her movies.