This is an unusual film in that structurally, the film isn't a lot like Joe E. Brown's later successes like "Alibi Ike" and "Elmer the Great". That's because instead of it being a Brown film, it's really a film where he's teamed with a partner--here it's Jack Whiting. And so, the film bounces back and forth between them--with the two friends going in very separate directions during much of the film. And, Whiting is the straight man and sings a number, while Brown is full of quips and comes on VERY strong. Now that I think about it, this sure sounds like the exact same formula used in the Wheeler & Woolsey films.
Joe and Jack are on vacation. Joe convinces Jack that they should spring for a stay at a posh society hotel. While Jack at first refuses, he finally relents--and that's pretty much the pattern throughout the film. Joe always is suggesting something dishonest and Jack protests--but ultimately gives in and does what Joe suggests. So, when Joe starts lying and pretending they are rich Wallstreet investors, Jack SHOULD speak up and say something when he later hears about it--but doesn't. This causes problems when each of them fall in love, as sooner or later they need to tell the girls the truth. There's a lot more to the film than this--but you'll just need to see the film to see where this all ends.
While this is a comedy, I honestly felt that that the story was best when it came to Whiting. Whiting was rather likable, while I thought that Brown played a character that was just too obnoxious to like. Plus, as he often did in his films, he mugged too often. I preferred the more subtle and believable Whiting...though I doubt if anyone felt this way--especially since Brown went on to be a big star and no one has heard of Whiting! Worth seeing but not one of Brown's better comedies.
Joe and Jack are on vacation. Joe convinces Jack that they should spring for a stay at a posh society hotel. While Jack at first refuses, he finally relents--and that's pretty much the pattern throughout the film. Joe always is suggesting something dishonest and Jack protests--but ultimately gives in and does what Joe suggests. So, when Joe starts lying and pretending they are rich Wallstreet investors, Jack SHOULD speak up and say something when he later hears about it--but doesn't. This causes problems when each of them fall in love, as sooner or later they need to tell the girls the truth. There's a lot more to the film than this--but you'll just need to see the film to see where this all ends.
While this is a comedy, I honestly felt that that the story was best when it came to Whiting. Whiting was rather likable, while I thought that Brown played a character that was just too obnoxious to like. Plus, as he often did in his films, he mugged too often. I preferred the more subtle and believable Whiting...though I doubt if anyone felt this way--especially since Brown went on to be a big star and no one has heard of Whiting! Worth seeing but not one of Brown's better comedies.