This is pretty typical of many of the short films from the first few years of the "talkies". Since recorded voices were such the rage, these and full-length films tended to rely too much on voices--and as a result, TONS of musicals and vaudeville comedians were instant stars. It wasn't until about 1931 or 32 that the films tended to have deeper plots and better acting. It is in this context that this short was made. The fast-talking (and not particularly funny) comedian, Lew Fields, is the star of this film. He owns a restaurant and spends most of the film instructing his new waiters on how to be successful--by being grouchy, unapproachable and indifferent! This is a somewhat cute idea, but Fields' delivery is poor and the film is flat. The only interesting moment was the film's punchline--a surprising apparent gay reference. My advice--seek out a Laurel and Hardy film. They made a great transition to sound AND didn't talk the audience to death!