This screwball comedy is so screwy that it rapidly becomes strained. The plot machinations are contrived and do not arise naturally from the characters. There are a few funny moments, but the inspiration is very thin throughout.
It is hard to say why some crazy comedies work and some do not, but it is easy to tell when one doesn't. Powell and Loy had much better material to work with in The Thin Man.
It is hard to say why some crazy comedies work and some do not, but it is easy to tell when one doesn't. Powell and Loy had much better material to work with in The Thin Man.