Holiday in Mexico

Holiday in Mexico, There are high notes aplenty in this Jane Powell musical comedy that concerns her trying to plan her own birthday party with Jose Iturbi and Xavier Cugat for entertainment. The film is a little on the long side, but for the most part it keeps your interest with father Walter Pidgeon finding Jane’s mother, Ilona Massey, again. Roddy MacDowall costars and I have always liked him, but somehow he comes across as too sad for this upbeat little film. He was in “How Green was My Valley” with Walter Pidgeon and there his countenance worked to the film’s advantage and fit in with the character of the workers’ hard life in the country. But here Roddy comes across as too British and/or out of place. I would say more, but I would feel like I’m being indelicate, and I’ve pretty much said my point as succinctly and tactfully as I could. The music of the film is first rate and will appeal to those liking the entertainers. Carmen Miranda is always great! Just forget your troubles and enjoy a holiday in Mexico.