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Meet the People

Shipyard worker Bill Swanson writes a wartime play celebrating the American spirit. He meets theatre actress Julie Hampton, visiting the shipyard on a bond drive, and convinces her to read his patriotic opus. Enthusiastic at its potential, Julie is able to get the show produced, but Bill is dismayed when he discovers that its being turned into a musical. Withdrawing his option, he returns to his day job, but Julie isn't to be put off so easily. Summary written by Chris Stone. Content from Internet Movie Database.

Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra are featured for approximately 7 minutes of screen time. Vaughn sings "In Times Like These" and the band does a number called "I Want to Recognize the Tune" with June Allyson. Vaughn Monroe, Ziggy Talent, and Mirian LeVelle (?) are all featured in this song and dance number.

Monroe Talent Draws The Nod -- Leader Will Get Heavy Footage In Coming Film

Hollywood - Vaughn Monroe is set for heavy footage in his first movie venture, MGM's Meet the People. Extra sequences featuring the bandleader have been added to the script following inspection of his early efforts by E. Y. Harburg, the prominent song writer who drew his first producer assignment on this flicker.

Monroe not only appears with his band in a part that gives him plenty of dialog, but also sings the hit songs in the picture and dances.

Show will be one of the several big budget musicals to come from MGM during the next few months. Cast contains Lucille Ball, Bert Lahr, King Sisters, Spike Jones' "City Slickers", Virginia O'Brien and others. Good spots have also been assigned to the Murphy Sisters and Ziggy Talent of the Monroe troupe.