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Sweethearts (1938)

“America's Singing Sweethearts are Sweethearts!”

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Plot

In the heart of Broadway's limelight, a dynamic musical comedy duo is in their sixth successful year when a tantalizing offer from Hollywood arrives. This opportunity promises a refreshing change of pace, freeing the Sweethearts from the relentless demands of friends and relatives for endless performances. The allure of the silver screen beckons, but as they stand on the brink of signing their Hollywood contract, a devastating misunderstanding brews. Gwen, one half of the beloved Sweethearts, is manipulated into believing that her husband and stage partner is embroiled in an affair with their personal assistant. This heart-wrenching misconception shatters their unity and splits the Sweethearts apart. Despite the personal turmoil, they continue their musical journey across America, now accompanied by their understudies as new co-stars. As the curtain rises and falls in various cities, their paths eventually converge once again on a Broadway stage. In this delightful blend of comedy, music, and drama, the Sweethearts remind us that the show must go on, and sometimes, it leads back to where it all began.

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Sweethearts is a comedy movie featuring Olin Howland and directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

Sweethearts is currently streaming on DIRECTV.