For some people, okay maybe a lot of people, Betty Hutton’s brand of shtick is an acquired taste. But I am one of those people who enjoy it, because I think Miss Hutton always keeps the real goal in mind, which is to entertain the audience no matter what it takes. In the STORK CLUB she is playing one of her usual high voltage characters. She’s been thrown into a musical rom-com that was typical of the format her boss Buddy DeSylva often used to showcase her numerous talents.
I am not sure why Mr. DeSylva, who had a hand in the script, chose New York’s famous Stork Club as the primary setting for this picture. It could just as easily been set in a posh nightclub in any major American city. In a way, I think Hutton is probably out of place in this milieu. Why? Because Sherman Billingsley’s renowned hot spot was known for its glamour, its upscale clientele and a specific etiquette….
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