Nelson Eddy, Jeanette MacDonald, Frank Morgan, Elsa Lanchester. First screen pairing between Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald and Eddy's first starring role. Set in the mid 1700's France and Louisiana, the plot is not fabulous, but that is not an unusual in a musical. For a musical , the plot's not bad. Just hold on until Nelson Eddy comes on screen and things get much better (too bad we have to wait 30 minutes). Dialogue between Eddy and MacDonald and Eddy and Morgan is priceless, in a pushy, audacious, snotty way, which, of course, I appreciate. False modesty doesn't interest me and I found (and still find) Eddy's character delightful and played well, particularly for a beginner. Both MacDonald and Eddy had a few lines that could have used a little more work, but, hey, nothing's perfect. Eddy's makeup didn't suit him, nor the powdered wig at the end, but who looks good in a powdered wig? The music is generally good and usually extremely well-sung. No one sings like Eddy (and he sings so well here) and Jeanette has the best song she ever put to film, in my opinion. The arrangement for "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life" was very effective. This movie was nominated for Best Picture.**** MUST SEE