There's No Business Like Show Business
There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)In the glittering world of vaudeville, Molly and Terry Donahue (Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey) have built a legendary career as a song-and-dance duo. As their three children grow up—talented performers Steve (Johnnie Ray), Katy (Mitzi Gaynor), and Tim (Donald O'Connor)—they join the act, transforming it into the unstoppable Five Donahues. With boundless energy, love, and Irving Berlin's timeless hits lighting up the stage, the family seems destined for eternal success.But change is inevitable in show business. When youngest son Tim falls head over heels for the ambitious and alluring hat-check girl turned rising star Vicky Parker (Marilyn Monroe), tensions rise. Vicky's drive for solo stardom pulls Tim away from the family troupe, threatening to shatter their tight-knit bond and the act they've poured their hearts into.Directed by Walter Lang and written by Phoebe and Henry Ephron, this lavish musical extravaganza bursts with spectacular production numbers, heartfelt drama, and unforgettable Berlin classics like "Heat Wave," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and the iconic title song. Featuring powerhouse performances from Ethel Merman's booming vocals, Donald O'Connor's dazzling footwork, and Marilyn Monroe's sizzling charm, it's a colorful tribute to the highs, lows, and unbreakable spirit of life under the spotlight.There's no business like show business—and no family quite like the Donahues.
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