In the 1930s and 40s, Edgar Kennedy made a long string of domestic comedies starring either Florence Lake or Vivian Oakland. I've seen a few of the ones with Lake, and frankly, she played an annoying and easy to hate character. So, when I found that he'd also made similar films with Oakland (who lacked the annoying laugh and was easier to like), I was thrilled--especially since I'd just bought two DVDs of these films!
The film begins with Edgar's wife complaining how he doesn't put any pride in his looks now that they've been married for many years. The neighbor has an idea--invite one of Vivian's old boyfriends for a visit--and see that he, too, has gone to seed. However, the neighbor was mistaken--and the old boyfriend isn't the fat old guy he thought he was. While not gorgeous, he was prettier than Edgar--and Edgar was worried what would happen next. What follows isn't all that funny....but at least Oakland isn't an actress that instills me with hatred--and Lake was! So, while not a great film, it was pleasant and mildly funny....mildly.
The film begins with Edgar's wife complaining how he doesn't put any pride in his looks now that they've been married for many years. The neighbor has an idea--invite one of Vivian's old boyfriends for a visit--and see that he, too, has gone to seed. However, the neighbor was mistaken--and the old boyfriend isn't the fat old guy he thought he was. While not gorgeous, he was prettier than Edgar--and Edgar was worried what would happen next. What follows isn't all that funny....but at least Oakland isn't an actress that instills me with hatred--and Lake was! So, while not a great film, it was pleasant and mildly funny....mildly.
