The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
Two bumbling plumbers are hired by a socialite to fix a leak. A case of mistaken identity gets the pair an invitation to a fancy party and an entree into high society. As expected, things don't go too smoothly.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean YarbroughDirector
- John GrantScreenplay
- Edmund L. HartmannScreenplay
- Hal FimbergScreenplay
- Sid FieldsWriter
Cast
- Bud AbbottEddie Harrington
- Lou CostelloAlbert Mansfield
- Marion HuttonElsie Hammerdingle
- Kirby GrantPeter Evans
- Ann GillisGloria Winthrop
- Arthur TreacherPipps, Butler
- Thomas GomezDrexel
- George DolenzBaron Sergel
- Steven GerayCount Alexis
- Murray LeonardMarlow
- Thurston HallMr. Van Cleve
- Nella WalkerMrs. Elizabeth Van Cleve
Stills
Themes
societymistaken identityswimming poolslapstick comedyballroom dancingsingingblack and whitehigh society