You Were Never Lovelier (1942)

I think this title is right and Rita Hayworth was never lovelier. The gowns in this movie. It's impossible not to love her in this film. The most important thing that this poster is getting right is that we are going to You Were Never Lovelier to see Rita Hayworth (and her figure!). Astaire is great – his usual charming self, but Hayworth is stunning.

I watched this as a palate cleanser after the not-so-great H.C. Potter-directed, Astaire-starring Second Chorus from 1940. You Were Never Lovelier was obviously made to bank on the success of the Astaire–Hayworth musical comedy You'll Never Get Rich from 1941, and the studio was right to make another Astaire–Hayworth movie as soon as possible. This one is tons of fun, has great dance numbers, and has Rita Hayworth at her most absolutely gorgeous. This is a delightful film.