THE FILM DAILY - September 30, 1943. Lucille Ball and Harry James in Edward Buzzell's "Best Foot Forward," A second-rate production from M-G-M's otherwise remarkable Arthur Freed unit, it's best remembered for the film debuts of Nancy Walker and June Allyson as well as future directorial heavyweight Stanley Donen ("Singin' In the Rain," "It's Always Fair Weather") appearing onscreen as a Cadet and apprenticing behind the scenes as dance director Jack Donohue's assistant.
September 6, 2013