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3 September 1937 (USA) moreTagline:
The greatest comedy cast ever assembled for one picture!Plot:
Dr. Molnac and his musical troupe; Beggs, the manager; Mitzi Martos, a singer; Mitzi's agent Pauline;... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Very minor comedy starring lots of "B" talent moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joe Penner | ... | Joe Penner |
| Gene Raymond | ... | Barry Saunders |
| Harry Parke | ... | Parky (as Parkyakarkus) |
| Harriet Hilliard | ... | Mitzi Martos |
| Victor Moore | ... | Oliver Goodwin |
| Helen Broderick | ... | Pauline |
| Billy Gilbert | ... | Dr. Molnac |
 | Ann Miller | ... | Betty |
| Richard Lane | ... | Burns - Hotel Manager |
| Franklin Pangborn | ... | Beggs |
| Margaret Dumont | ... | Mrs. Penner |
| Ann Shoemaker | ... | Countess Martos |
| Betty Jane Rhodes | ... | Susan - Singer |
 | George Irving | ... | Mr. Van Tuyl |
| Winifred Harris | ... | Mrs. Van Tuyl |
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Mono (RCA Victor System)Fun Stuff
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A parade of comedians that you'll probably recognize from being parodied in old Warner Bros. cartoons. The whole film is real fluff. It's not unbearable but sort of fun. The pace keeps it moving, so if you want a place to see "forgotten" talent from the thirties, you couldn't go too wrong here.
This film is mostly notable for the performance of Joe Penner. It's very clear from whom Jerry Lewis got his inspiration. Penner utilizes a lot of the little boy mannerisms that Lewis later made famous. The difference here is that Penner is on his own. He doesn't have a sidekick to bounce off of, although Lewis eventually didn't either. Lewis has a more spastic visual comedy comedy style but much of his act is here in Penner. Just for the historical info this is a good movie for the classical film buff.
A very young Ann Miller does a tap dance towards the end.
Film history fun, not great but enjoyable.