Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, and Jane Powell
Hit the Deck is one of those musicals that’s just a delight to watch. The dresses, the hairstyles, the shoes, the jewelry, the beautiful dancing and singing – it’s just a pleasure to watch and I take pleasure in it every time it’s on. I will be buying the dvd soon because Jane Powell is one of the stars I collect.. which means I must have everything pertaining to her – movies, magazines, books, collector’s cards, photos – ALL OF IT!
There are a number of stars who I, personally, am trying to make better known. Jane Powell is one of them. There are a few reasons why Jane Powell may not be as well-known as other actresses from old Hollywood and none of them have anything to do with the beautiful and talented actress, herself.
- She only made 26 feature films. While this absolutely makes a wonderful career, fewer movies made = fewer people seeing a particular star.
- Except for one (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), her movies aren’t shown as often as many other old movies.
- Generally speaking, with few exceptions, musicals aren’t watched by the whole family as other films are.
- While Jane Powell was/is remarkably beautiful, it was never her beauty that was publicized. Actresses who weren’t “pinups” didn’t have the free publicity that comes with being seen just about everywhere.
You can watch Hit the Deck on Prime Video or order the dvd (Amazon link).
Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, and Jane Powell