Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
A "backstage" musical of the early sound era, Pointed Heels is a must see for two reasons. The first is William Powell, displaying all his suave appeal as a dapper Broadway producer. Although he doesn't get the girl, Powell is a delight to watch. The second reason is Helen "Sugar" Kane, the Broadway singer who became the uncredited model for Betty Boop. In a rare screen role, Kane here interpolates her signature "boop-boop-a-doop" in the numbers "Ain'tcha?" and "I Have to Have You." This preservation also includes a two-color Technicolor sequence, not an uncommon occurrence at the time.
Paramount Famous Lasky Corp. Based on the short story by Charles William Brackett. Scenario: Florence Ryerson, John V. A. Weaver. Cinematographer: Rex Wimpy. Editor: Jane Loring. Cast: William Powell, Fay Wray, Helen Kane, Richard Skeets Gallagher, Phillips Holmes.
35mm, 61 min.
