# Cover Girl (1944)

> A dazzling wartime-era musical romance follows a Brooklyn dancer whose magazine-cover fame tests whether Broadway ambition can coexist with enduring love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12994

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Charles Vidor
- Cast: Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, Lee Bowman, Phil Silvers, Jinx Falkenburg, Leslie Brooks, Eve Arden, Otto Kruger
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036723/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: glamorous, romantic, witty, classic movie night, musical showcase

## Synopsis

A dancer's dreams of Broadway stardom lead her into a world of love and rivalry.

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