Movies - June 5

The Stork Club (1945) Hat check girl Betty Hutton is beneficiary of millionaire's anonymous generosity - romantic complications follow. Hutton's tendency to comedic overacting is greatly restrained here, except in one ghastly musical number. The rendition of her Hoagy Carmichael hit The Doctor, the Lawyer and the Indian Chief is right on the money though, and a high point of the film. Wisecracking chum Iris Adrian always adds value to any movie, and the fashions, hats and hairdos fall just short of outrageous. Also evident is the mid/late 40s decorative style of isolated classical motifs inflated into huge white replicas. Generally entertaining. 7/10