Seven Sinners

A wonderfully balanced comedy-drama, where comedy definitely takes the lead, which is great because Marlene really shines here and the guys who hang on her every word are just ridiculous. And then comes a cool dude like John Wayne, and everyone else just seems like a bunch of dorks, but they're still trying to act tough. (02/19/2015)

As a soldier's daughter, Marlene never cried. With this film, she was able to capitalize on her first American comeback, joining forces with John Wayne with the wish "Daddy, buy me this." Of the trio of hits "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "I've Been In Love Before," and "The Man's in the Navy," only the middle one became immortal, even though all of them were excellent. I am most impressed by Marlene's costume as a sailor and her sharp tongue every time I see her. This is one girl I'd sail from port to port for. (02/13/2009)