Rating: - Enjoyable and Pleasant.
This movie features a treasure trove of Stephen Foster melodies. So it makes for a wonderful way of becoming acquainted with his music. The copy I purchased had kind of a fuzzy picture quality, but nothing too unbearable. While it is true that the happy ending varies from the real life of Stephen Foster, everything else in the movie was derived from actual occurrences. I have to say, I was most impressed by the good quality of singing on the part of all the actors in the movie.
While the cover looks like the movie will be in black and white, it is actually in color which is neat. Watching ... Read More
Rating: - . . . but who is Stephen Foster?
This video features many of Foster's hits, which for music lovers is great, however, if you are looking for a biography about the early composer, this is not it. In fact, there is nothing revealing or unique that tells you anything about Foster's private life. The movie ends with him living happily-ever-after, which in reality, he died pennyless at age 37. The movie is light and entertaining, and was probably popular for its time. Typical Hollywood treatment. To learn more about the man, see PBS's American Experience, Stephen Foster: America's First Great Songwriter.
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