The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
Annabel Allison, star of Wonder Pictures, is irked at her poor publicity, especially when a rival gets engaged to a Marquis; so she makes studio head Webb re-hire disgraced publicity agent Morgan for her personal appearance tour. The trip proceeds with a flurry of Morgan's crazy, slapstick publicity stunts. Then Annabel has her chance to "bag" a real Viscount.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Lew LandersDirector
- Bert GranetScreenplay
- Olive CooperScreenplay
- Robert Russell BennettOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jack OakieLanny Morgan
- Lucille BallAnnabel Allison
- Ruth DonnellyJosephine
- Bradley PageHoward Webb, Chief of Wonder Pictures
- Ralph ForbesViscount Ronald River-Clyde
- Frances MercerNatalie Preston
- Donald MacBrideThompson, RR Conductor
- Alice WhiteMarcella, Hotel Manicurist
- Chester ClutePitcarin, Rodney-Marlborough Hotel Manager
- Jean RouverolLaura Hampton
- Clare VerderaViscountess River-Clyde
- Edward GarganLongshoreman at dance
Stills
Themes
trainscrewball