The Gang's All Here, 1943 Berkeley's first film for 20th Century Fox contains more energy and imagination then all of his work at MGM. This is an over the top musical which includes elaborate crane shots, garish colors and gaudy decors. The most famous and spectacular number is "The Lady in the Tutti-Fruitti Hat" in which Carmen Miranda dances and sings amidst a sea of gigantic fruit. This film is a must see for it illustrates popular culture of the time and is probably the most elaborate representation of the Berkeley style.

The Cast included:

  • Alice Faye .... Edie Allen
  • Carmen Miranda .... Dorita
  • Phil Baker (I) .... Himself
  • Benny Goodman .... Himself
  • Eugene Pallette .... Andrew Mason Sr.
  • Charlotte Greenwood .... Mrs. Peyton Potter
  • Edward Everett Horton .... Peyton Potter
  • Tony De Marco .... Himself
  • James Ellison .... Andy Mason
  • Sheila Ryan (I) .... Vivian Potter
  • Dave Willock .... Sergeant Pat Casey
  • Miriam LaVelle .... Specialty Dancer
  • Charles Saggau .... Beezy, jitterbug dancer
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