April In Paris (1952)

A government official (Ray Bolger) mistakenly invites a chorus girl (Doris Day) to represent America at an art exhibition in Paris. The invitation was intended for Ethel Barrymore. But although engaged to another woman (Eve Miller), he finds himself attracted to the girl during their sea voyage to the continent. Directed by David Butler (CALAMITY JANE), this is one of Doris Day's weaker vehicles. Even her ebullience can't do much to give it some spark. It doesn't help that Ray Bolger is a wash out as a romantic leading man. His dancing is wonderful, those rubber legs are fantastic but when not dancing, his appeal is gone. As the Frenchman slobbering and singing about romance non stop, Claude Dauphin seems to have inherited a role that Maurice Chevalier probably turned down. Outside of the lovely title song, the songs are a dull lot. This is a film only a Day fan could love, so unless you're a Doris Day fan, you can safely skip it. With Paul Harvey and George Givot.