From the opening credits onward, bombastic comedian
Jerry Colonna dominates the proceedings in Kentucky Jubilee. Colonna plays second-rate entertainer Jerry Harris, who links up with aspiring singer Sally Shannon (
Jean Porter) and hotshot reporter Jeff Benson (
James Ellison). The trio heads to the small town of Hickory, Kentucky to participate in an annual fundraising musical show. Things get hectic when a gang of crooks steal the receipts and kidnap Colonna (worse luck for the crooks!) The scene-stealing supporting cast includes
Fritz Feld,
Raymond Hatton,
Vince Barnett,
Chester Clute,
Si Jenks,
George Cheseboro and
George Sanders (no, not that
George Sanders). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide