William Powell is Gar Evans, a man who knows how to dress for success and how to create a successful company out of promotion and wishfulness. When the promise of a revolutionary new product comes to his attention, he puts all his talents in action and brings all his friends along for the ride.
The problem is that the inventor of the new process has disappeared. While his minions search for the missing Dr. Pfeiffer, Evans corrals investors and builds his company.
Powell is terrific as Gar Evans. He has an infectious energy that drives the film. He is surrounded by a talented cast of supporting actors. Especially notable are George Sidney who plays Colonel Ginsburg, the primary backer of the new enterprise, and Frank McHugh as Mike Donhey, playing his usual persona---the reliable sidekick.
The writing is clever, especially in the first half of the film. Director Mervyn LeRoy keeps things moving and there are plenty of laughs, especially for the viewer with an attentive ear.
The problem is that the inventor of the new process has disappeared. While his minions search for the missing Dr. Pfeiffer, Evans corrals investors and builds his company.
Powell is terrific as Gar Evans. He has an infectious energy that drives the film. He is surrounded by a talented cast of supporting actors. Especially notable are George Sidney who plays Colonel Ginsburg, the primary backer of the new enterprise, and Frank McHugh as Mike Donhey, playing his usual persona---the reliable sidekick.
The writing is clever, especially in the first half of the film. Director Mervyn LeRoy keeps things moving and there are plenty of laughs, especially for the viewer with an attentive ear.