A real snooze because though the cast is full of capable entertainers, most of the screen time is taken up with Red Skelton’s boring shenanigans. For half the film, Esther Williams and Ann Miller are literally carrying him and there’s little for Howard Keel or Keenan Wynn to do. The musical numbers are dully directed, the choreography isn’t particularly strong, and the songs are forgettable. Thankfully, it’s only a 76 minute film.

Not really much substance here, just some mistaken identity shenanigans a bit of slap stick and some singing and dancing. The cast is good and the film is short enough that it doesn't really drag, but there's just not really any story here to get involved in. The dream sequence of Esther Williams swimming into Howard Keel's room is well done, but otherwise there's not much reason to see this.

Red Skelton runs a carnival act where locals throw a ball and, if it hits the mark, Esther Williams is dunked in water ('Dunk Me' adorns her swimsuit, the greatest I've seen). They get mistaken for Texas cattle barons by Howard Keel and Ann Miller. Worth seeing for Williams riding racing steed, Miller's exhilarating pep, and, above all, the need-need-need cowgirl fashions (all hail designer Helen Rose!). Musical number highlights include Miller's gun-toting introduction "It's Dynamite," Miller dancing "Deep In the Heart of Texas," and the surreal reprise of "Young Folks Should Get Married." Dig that spectral Williams floating in watery air!

This wasn't too great. While the plot of accidental mistaken identity was amusing, the overall wit of the film just wasn't all too good.

The filmmakers never really went anywhere worthwhile with the storyline opportunities, then ended it with an over the top wagon race.

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A real snooze because though the cast is full of capable entertainers, most of the screen time is taken up with Red Skelton’s boring shenanigans. For half the film, Esther Williams and Ann Miller are literally carrying him and there’s little for Howard Keel or Keenan Wynn to do. The musical numbers are dully directed, the choreography isn’t particularly strong, and the songs are forgettable. Thankfully, it’s only a 76 minute film.

Red Skelton runs a carnival act where locals throw a ball and, if it hits the mark, Esther Williams is dunked in water ('Dunk Me' adorns her swimsuit, the greatest I've seen). They get mistaken for Texas cattle barons by Howard Keel and Ann Miller. Worth seeing for Williams riding racing steed, Miller's exhilarating pep, and, above all, the need-need-need cowgirl fashions (all hail designer Helen Rose!). Musical number highlights include Miller's gun-toting introduction "It's Dynamite," Miller dancing "Deep In the Heart of Texas," and the surreal reprise of "Young Folks Should Get Married." Dig that spectral Williams floating in watery air!

In honor of Ann Miller's birthday. Cause I'm that kind of gay.

Not really much substance here, just some mistaken identity shenanigans a bit of slap stick and some singing and dancing. The cast is good and the film is short enough that it doesn't really drag, but there's just not really any story here to get involved in. The dream sequence of Esther Williams swimming into Howard Keel's room is well done, but otherwise there's not much reason to see this.

Williams & Skelton mix well with each other in this musical technicolor extravaganza!

This wasn't too great. While the plot of accidental mistaken identity was amusing, the overall wit of the film just wasn't all too good.

The filmmakers never really went anywhere worthwhile with the storyline opportunities, then ended it with an over the top wagon race.