Texas Carnival
Texas Carnival ★★ 1951
Williams and Skelton star as carnival performers who operate the dunk tank. When Skelton is mistaken for an oil tycoon, he lives high on the hog until the mistake is discovered. Believe it or not, this musical has only one water ballet sequence. Songs include “It's Dynamite,” “Whoa! Emma,” and “Young Folks Should Get Married.” 77m/C VHS . Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Paula Raymond, Keenan Wynn, Tom Tully; D: Charles Walters.
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