This film is no better or worse than many "for easy consumption" films of the 60s. It has quite a few nice, simple songs - which even made "B" sides to some of Jim's hit singles. As a previous reviewer observed, Jim is not an "actor", but "performer" he certainly is. This film was not made to launch Jim into a movie career - more to satisfy his appreciative public - particularly in Suid Afrika. It's easy entertainment, and as such, worth a watch. I, as an avid "Jim" fan, found it perfectly acceptable....
This film was launched at the time that Jim Reeves was at his second music career stage - after being quite successful in the early 50s, he came back with a vengeance in the early 60s! His live performances attest to his ability for captivating an audience and it was this ability that made him the choice "actor" for the role of a happy go lucky chap in the rapidly expanding Suid Afrika veldts. It never pretended to be a "classic", but it is good clean entertainment.
This film was launched at the time that Jim Reeves was at his second music career stage - after being quite successful in the early 50s, he came back with a vengeance in the early 60s! His live performances attest to his ability for captivating an audience and it was this ability that made him the choice "actor" for the role of a happy go lucky chap in the rapidly expanding Suid Afrika veldts. It never pretended to be a "classic", but it is good clean entertainment.