The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
A heat wave sends the residents of a New York City tenement to their fire escapes for whatever breeze is stirring. The tenants are a cross section of melting-pot culture: Irish, Jewish, German, and Italian dialetcs create a rich aural mix on the sound track. As small talk is exchanged among the residents of different floors, an off-camera hurdy-gurdy supplies an often ironic counter-point to the action
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Hal RoachDirector
- Leo McCareyWriter
Cast
- Thelma ToddBlondie
- Max DavidsonPapa Ginsberg
- Edgar KennedyOfficer Ed Kennedy