a good story about rusty parker ( rita hayworth ) who dream of be on broadway which mean she would have to leave the small dinner theater where she work with danny ( gene kelly ) and genius ( phil silver ) . rusty be in love with danny . all three be good friend and every friday night they go to a local bar where they get oyster so they can look for a pearl ( they never eat them ) . the story line provide numerous opportunity for song and dance . the movie have two question that rusty must answer represent be fame all that it be crack up to be . and be less really more if you be happy . answer those question make the movie . the movie also do a good job of showcasing the talent that all three principal have . never a dull moment .