Too Many Girls (1940) in Color — Starring Lucille Ball & Richard Carlson

Too Many Girls (1940) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the delightful musical comedy Too Many Girls (1940) Colorized, George Abbott’s lively adaptation of the hit Broadway show about four football players hired to secretly protect a beautiful heiress at a New Mexico college, featuring a young Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the film that brought them together, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings vivid atmosphere to a charming musical comedy filled with catchy Rodgers and Hart songs, vibrant dance numbers, and the screen debut of one of television’s most legendary partnerships. Own this DRM-free digital download and witness the magical first meeting of Lucy and Desi in a fun-filled romp, presented with colorization that brings the colorful college campus and dazzling musical numbers to vivid life.

Plot Summary

Conchita Casey (Lucille Ball), the beautiful and headstrong daughter of a wealthy businessman, is determined to attend Pottawatomie College in remote Stop Gap, New Mexico — as far from her overprotective father and the sophistications of the East Coast as she can get. Her father, worried about her safety and the attentions of unsuitable young men, secretly hires four football stars to transfer to the college and serve as her bodyguards without her knowledge.

The four young men — including Manuelito Lynch (Desi Arnaz), a charming Cuban football player with irresistible musical talent — arrive at Pottawatomie and promptly transform the struggling college’s football team into championship contenders while simultaneously fumbling their way through their secret bodyguard assignment. Complications multiply as romantic entanglements develop between the protectors and their charge, the college community is thrown into cheerful chaos by the arrival of so many talented players, and the central deception threatens to unravel at every turn.

Desi Arnaz’s magnetic charm and musical ability dominate the screen as Manuelito wins Conchita’s heart through a combination of Latin charisma and genuine sincerity, while the supporting cast generates comedy from the absurd situation of football players moonlighting as undercover guardians. The Rodgers and Hart score provides a string of memorable musical numbers that punctuate the romantic complications and campus hijinks, building to a climax that resolves the romantic and athletic storylines with crowd-pleasing satisfaction.

Cast & Crew

Director: George Abbott

Stars: Lucille Ball as Conchita Casey, Richard Carlson as Clint Kelly, Ann Miller as Pepe, Eddie Bracken as Jojo Jordan, Desi Arnaz as Manuelito Lynch, Frances Langford as Eileen Eilers, Hal LeRoy as Al Terwilliger

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz generate the real-life chemistry that would make them television’s most beloved couple, their on-screen romance reflecting the genuine attraction that led to their marriage shortly after filming. Ann Miller dazzles with her extraordinary tap dancing, while Eddie Bracken provides reliable comic support. Director George Abbott, who also directed the original Broadway production, brings theatrical energy and comic timing to the proceedings.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of Too Many Girls transforms the musical numbers and campus setting with vibrant visual energy — the sun-drenched New Mexico college campus, the lively costumes of the musical sequences, the warm skin tones of the attractive young cast, and the festive atmosphere of football games and campus dances all burst with fresh appeal through color. The musical numbers gain particular impact from colorization, with the choreography and costumes achieving the visual spectacle originally intended for the stage production. Now also available in colour. Buy Too Many Girls (1940) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this charming musical comedy classic in a DRM-free format you can enjoy forever.

Historical Significance

Too Many Girls holds a unique place in entertainment history as the film where Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz first met and fell in love. Their marriage and subsequent creation of I Love Lucy would transform television forever, making them the most famous couple in American entertainment history. The film also showcases the songwriting talents of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart at their commercial peak, and features early career performances by several actors who would become major stars. Ann Miller’s extraordinary tap dancing talent is brilliantly showcased in several numbers, and the film’s breezy energy captures the optimistic spirit of pre-war American entertainment. Through colorization, this historically significant and thoroughly entertaining musical comedy is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 85 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this really where Lucy and Desi met?
A: Yes, Too Many Girls is the film where Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz first met on set. They fell in love during production and married on November 30, 1940. Their partnership would later revolutionize television with I Love Lucy.

Q: Are the songs by Rodgers and Hart?
A: Yes, the film features songs from the original Broadway musical by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, one of the most celebrated songwriting teams in musical theater history. Several memorable numbers are featured throughout the film.

Q: How is Ann Miller’s dancing featured?
A: Ann Miller, already recognized as one of the most talented tap dancers in Hollywood, performs several spectacular dance numbers that showcase her extraordinary speed and precision, making the musical sequences among the film’s most memorable highlights.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching Too Many Girls (1940) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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