Synopsis: A dead man is offered a chance to go back to Earth to help someone who needs him. Before that, he recollects his life, from the time when he worked at a carnival carousel, then through his marriage and unemployment, up to his tragic death.
Appraisal: It would take a larger review -- which would take more time than I am prepared to commit -- in order to do justice to a film this good. Putting things in the simplest way possible, I will just say that it is a musical that succeeds in virtually every aspect: the touching story, the good performances, particularly the leading actress's, the stunning choreography, the lovely songs, the pictorial beauty of some sequences, and probably more. Don't miss this film.
It's one of my favorites of 1956 (in the 6th position).
Rating: 79
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