One of WWII pin-up girl Betty Grable’s most popular movies, Coney Island is nonetheless a routine musical, set at the turn of the century.
Backed by George Montgomery, Grable plays an entertainer who becomes a star, but then has to compete with the romantic rival, played by Caesar Romero.
The songs are by Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Scoring of Musical: Alfred Newman
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context:
The winner was Ray Heindorf for “This Is the Army.”
