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Premise: Musical cold war piece where Fred Astaire woos the hard-hearted kommissar played by Cyd Charisse.
Stars: Cyd Charisse * Fred Astaire * Peter Lorre
Review: A by-the-numbers musical where Fred Astaire pursues and catches the beautiful Cyd Charisse. Charisse plays a kommissar who is sent to investigate three Soviet businessmen. She's a stickler for the rules and hates the decadent culture of the West, but is hiding a secret love and admiration for dance and soft clothing.
The best scene in the movie is where Charisse dances with a pair of stockings and finds clothes in hidden places in her apartment. The music is subdued but excellent and the scene is really nice as she moves from the dowdy clothing she wore early on to the elegant silk gown she wears later.
Overall: Mediocre
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