Bringing together two of Hollywood's best-loved stars – James Stewart (It's A Wonderful Life, Harvey) and Ginger Rogers (Kitty Foyle, Top Hat) – and directed by the masterly George Stevens (Swing Time, Gunga Din) Vivacious Lady is a genuine treat.

Dispatched to the big city to recover his way-ward cousin, straight-laced Peter Morgan (Stewart) falls for night-club chanteuse Francey (Rogers,) and invites her to come home with him. However, back home in his quiet small town, the exuberant Francey causes quite a scene; Peter gets cold feet about telling his conservative father that they are married...