I bought this film because i thought that the pairing of Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland would be irresistibly funny.How wrong could i be.This is a tepid lacklustre affair with very little going for it.The main joke so far as Charles Ruggles character is concerned is that he collects bedposts of famous figures.When he goes on holiday to Switzerland he collects cowbells.In the leading role is Lannie Ross.I had never heard of him before which is not surprising on the basis of his performance in this film.Obviously the bosses at Paramount must have thought the same as there are not many credits to his name in the IMB biography.It is of interest to see Ann Southern early in her career.There are some musical numbers which are fairly unmemorable although the number at the finale is reasonably well staged and at least means the film ends on a relatively high note.
Review of Melody in Spring
