Fascinating attempt to bring together a number of disparate elements - whimsical comedy, songs, death - plus big city slum rat Sinatra and wholesome Day in the same frame.

A bit flabby and even wishy-washy in spots... But, even so, there's a lot of warmth and feeling in this elaborately optimistic film, and Mr. Sinatra does put quills on the misfit before they blunt him to conformance in the end.

Not as good as the original, but Ethel Barrymore is terrific.

The downbeat moments just add seasoning to the film’s good cheer.