Movie

Let's Be Happy

1957 · 107 min

A bright, breezy Technicolor confection of songs, sightseeing and mild romantic mix-ups that glides by pleasantly without asking much of you.

Overview: On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city.
How it feels: Light, warm, romantic and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, class, deception
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
class
deception
family
Places: big city
countryside
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild