Grant Mitchell was just about everybody's father, or uncle, or bank president in the films made during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s! In this one, he is the muttering, sputtering cheapskate father of the most functional, happy, educated family that I have ever seen! At least at the beginning. It's a real shortie from Warner Brothers, so they don't waste any lines. At the beginning, everyone is happy, and things are sailing along, but by the 30 minute mark, things aren't going so well. Mom (Nana Bryant) is getting mysterious headaches, Dad is having problems at the office, and the guy that comes home with the daughter is stirring things up too! That "guy" Gary.. is.. George Reeves, from TV's Adventures of Superman. (it didn't end well for him in real life. check out his bio on wikipedia.org) Vera Lewis is the daughter, Carrie. Lots of clever lines, spoken at a pretty fast clip, and the story moves right along. There is the running gag of Dad's occupation, the carpet sweeper king, and this plays a large part in the plot. Watch out for that big blow-up scene when company comes over. Then, some serious moments near the end, but you'll have to watch it for yourself. Directed by Noel Smith, who had started out in the silent movies.
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