Stevecorp
Don't listen to the negative reviews
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Marva
It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
TheLittleSongbird
With so much talent, while definitely worth watching, 'Four Jills in a Jeep' could have been great. Instead, to me, it was more decent but uneven, and while most of the cast fare well and there are many entertaining bits a couple are not used well.It is easy to see why some may dislike 'Four Jills in a Jeep'. The story isn't much of one and is more an excuse to string along the acts together. The dialogue is forgettable at best and often stilted and on the wrong side of silly. While singing beautifully (of course), Dick Haymes is somewhat dull with his performance betraying acting inexperience and Kay Francis is rather wasted.However, Carole Landis epitomises class and glamour and Martha Raye brings a lot of manic energy to her performance here. Practically forgotten Mitzi Mayfair is a vivaciously cute presence and does a great job in the dance department.Supporting them more than ably are a dynamite Carmen Miranda (living up to her nickname "The Brazilian Bombshell"), a heartfelt Alice Faye (her rendition of "You'll Never Know" is more than likely to induce tears in the eyes and even rolling down the cheeks), an amusing Phil Silvers (in a hilarious scene involving an audience heckler) and charming Betty Grable even if she has been much better elsewhere. Jimmy Dorsey provides invaluable support too, and the Jitterbug sequence is a delight.Production values are very nicely done, black and white is crisp and the photography is pleasing enough. Some songs are more memorable than others but most are a very pleasant listen, though "You'll Never Know" comes closest to being a classic, and cleverly and dynamically choreographed.On the whole, uneven but entertaining. 7/10 Bethany Cox
mark.waltz
The adventures of four babes on a binge, four minxes on a mission, or four dames on a dare was popularly documented by one of the four, the beautiful blonde Carole Landis who literally found love on this mission but unfortunately later died tragically. She's traveling all over the world with Kay Francis, Martha Raye and Mitzi Mayfair to entertain the boys. Kay Francis, the mother hen of the group, doesn't sing or dance, but she does look good in clothes, and once considered the most fashionable woman in Hollywood, she's still very chic as herself, even in the middle of nowhere. Martha Raye, the self-declared "Miss Big Mouth", is at the height of her popularity here, doing what she loved to do most, entertain the troops and living the life that would eventually give her the nickname of "Colonel Maggie".Mitzi Mayfair, the most obscure member of the group, was the star of a few musical shorts, but her name means almost nothing surrounded by the other three. Throw in comic man Phil Silvers as the women's driver and cameos by Alice Faye, Betty Grable and Carmen Miranda (all singing songs they've already performed on screen), and you've got a feel good war musical that gives indication of what the stars were doing to entertain the troops. This film was just one of many, and upset some film viewers because it seemed to be made more out of self-gratification than to serve a purpose in the war. The four girls names are mentioned in another similar 1944 movie, "Follow the Boys", but here, their adventure is dramatized, much of it fictional, but most of it entertaining.There's certainly nothing remarkable in the story, even if the girls were often thrown into danger during their mission to entertain as many troops as they could. This was Kay's last big studio movie, and got some rather shocking revelations years later when Phil Silvers commented on Kay's romance with a General showed what a good actress she was, insinuating details about her private life long after she was deceased. This is actually closer to a movie music video with a slight plot than an actual musical comedy so as historical reference, it is of value, even if some of what is presented on screen really isn't based upon fact.
utgard14
Wartime musical comedy about four actresses (Kay Francis, Martha Raye, Carole Landis and Mitzi Mayfair, playing themselves) touring with the USO. The film is based on the book of the same name written by Landis, based on her experiences with the USO. Some good musical numbers but the comedy (mostly Raye) is the pits.Landis is beautiful and glamorous as always. Francis seems matronly and out of place. Raye hams it up as she often did in her films. Her brand of comedy isn't to my tastes. Mayfair I was unfamiliar with prior to this film. She doesn't really leave an impression here, good or bad. She's the Zeppo of the group I guess. Support from Dick Haymes and Phil Silvers. Also features Jimmy Dorsey, Betty Grable, Alice Faye, and Carmen Miranda as themselves.
weezeralfalfa
This film obviously was directed mainly at homesick GIs. The Hollywood stars on this fabricated USO tour are mostly among the secondary ranks. However, cameos of Fox's 3 reigning female musical-comedy divas during the war are also included. Betty Grable, Alice Faye and Carmen Miranda sing their signature love songs over the radio to complement the live entertainment. Phil Silvers as the official male escort for the 'girls' is definitely a plus. He was consistently under-appreciated by Fox as a comedian, being mainly used to liven up some of their second rate films. Martha Raye serves well as his female counterpart. Actually, she began her Hollywood career as more of a singer than a comedian, and she does a bit of both in this one. Mitzi Mayfaire, mostly a Broadway dancer, supplies nearly all the dancing for the group. She was cute, flirtaceous and vivacious: definitely a plus. Too bad she didn't get more film roles. Carol Landis mainly filled the desire for a classy-looking blonde. Her USO tours were the highlight of her short life. Although she had a variety of marriages and other romantic relationships in her short life, apparently she was unable to find any lasting romantic or professional relationship. Kay Francis essentially served as the 'girls' chaparone. Dick Haymes was boring in his usual slow forgettable romantic ballads. Otherwise, the film chronicles some of the hardships that USO stars likely encountered. It doesn't include the severe health problems that Carol Landis suffered as a result. This film is included in one of the DVD compendiums of Alice Faye films, much to the displeasure of most reviewers.
