Red Garters (1954)

Starring Rosemary Cloony, Guy Mitchell, and Jack Carson, and Pat Crowley (who looks very pretty). This musical Comedy Western takes a different approach. Instead of the wide open spaces, we get an artificial sound-stage. Instead of quasi-reality, a complete fantasy. And instead of western tropes, smart-ass satire. For example, every mention of "The Code of the west" results in everyone stopping and bowing their heads.* The technicolor set design is great** 

On the negative side. The two leads were known for their singing - not their acting. The script is pedestrian, the story bland, and everything between the muscial numbers is pleasant filler.  Its still better than South Pacific - but that's a low bar. 

Favorite Songs:   

• Bad News with Clooney.    
• Good Intentions with Clooney. 

Summary:  Good songs.  Attractive "B" cast.  Average Script.

*   Mel Brooks stole this for Blazing Saddles but used "Randolph Scott". 
** AA nominated for Best Art Direction.