Bobby Howe comes to visit his aunt, who is feuding with the next-door neighbors; a high wall has been erected to separate the two houses. In the meantime, Marian Marsh comes to visit her aunt and uncle, who are the neighbors. They quickly fall in love and run away. The usual comic complications ensue.
And very amusing complications they are. Quite clearly, H.F. Maltby took the legend of Pyramus & Thisbe and wrote a West End musical based on it, then took a hand in the screenplay. There are no major dance numbers, and the songs are good if unremarkable, but the comedy timing of the performers is very good, and there are some very amusing lines, mostly spoken by Sid Crossley. Miss Marsh is very charming, Mr. Howe is energetic enough to make you forget that he's in his forties, More than good enough.
And very amusing complications they are. Quite clearly, H.F. Maltby took the legend of Pyramus & Thisbe and wrote a West End musical based on it, then took a hand in the screenplay. There are no major dance numbers, and the songs are good if unremarkable, but the comedy timing of the performers is very good, and there are some very amusing lines, mostly spoken by Sid Crossley. Miss Marsh is very charming, Mr. Howe is energetic enough to make you forget that he's in his forties, More than good enough.