As a support to the Roxy's superb vaudeville bill, headed by James Melton, "Arizona to Broadway" was never intended to win scads of admirers. Nonetheless, it's glorious to see Herbert Mundin billed above the title. Although his role is not a typical one, he gives it a game try.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for James Dunn - he sleep-walks through his part - or the obviously totally confused Theodore Von Eltz.
At least J. Carroll Naish knows how to play his role. He's a villain from the word, "Go!" In fact, he pours on the menace so effectively, we're quite sorry to see him get his comeuppance.
As for the lovely Joan Bennett, she felt so ill-treated by being cast in this fascinating turkey that she broke her contract with Fox and didn't return until the studio was purchased by 20th Century Pictures.
Although it's certainly not a bad movie (I love the chorus girls), you will enjoy it more if you savor it as it comes and don't expect a five-star comedy triumph.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for James Dunn - he sleep-walks through his part - or the obviously totally confused Theodore Von Eltz.
At least J. Carroll Naish knows how to play his role. He's a villain from the word, "Go!" In fact, he pours on the menace so effectively, we're quite sorry to see him get his comeuppance.
As for the lovely Joan Bennett, she felt so ill-treated by being cast in this fascinating turkey that she broke her contract with Fox and didn't return until the studio was purchased by 20th Century Pictures.
Although it's certainly not a bad movie (I love the chorus girls), you will enjoy it more if you savor it as it comes and don't expect a five-star comedy triumph.