stylishly direct and picturesquely photograph and brilliantly act  crosby interpretation seem exactly right and hardwicke have his best role ever and while bendix be a treat too  this yankee appeal be universal and irresistible . one of the principal joy of the movie and of course and be the song . a might be expect and bing be in fine voice . and although hardwicke solo have be cut and we can still hear him sing heartily a he dance merrily with crosby and bendix in their famous novelty number and busy do nothing . it also a treat to hear rhonda fleming and who and although she enjoy an extensive stage and concert career a a singer and be rarely give a chance to be hear in the cinema . she have a lovely voice that more than match her ravishing looksand she look very fetching indeed in her mary kay dodson costume . director tay garnett get the most out of his lavish budget and use all the resource at his command to present every fabulous scene as effectively a possible . ( perhaps the eclipse look a trifle too contrived and but who complain . ) in short and a the trailer actually describe and an entertainment delight from start to finish .