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In 1936, Merman starred in the musical film "Anything Goes". Directed by Lewis Milestone, the film is an adaptation of the 1934 Broadway musical of the same name. Merman plays Reno Sweeney, a nightclub singer and former evangelist who falls in love with Billy Crocker (Bing Crosby), a stowaway on an ocean liner. The film was a critical and commercial success, showcasing Merman's singing and comedic talents.