The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Schlock-movie producer J. Pierpont Ginsburg, after declaring, in a Yiddish accent, that "talking pictures are in their infantry," decides to put all of his savings into a big-budgeted musical, starring the sensation of Paris (with a bad French accent), Adore Renee, and a swishy leading man, Reginald Whitlock. Meanwhile, his daughter, Judy Ginsburg, gets involved in a romance with Ginsburg's Gentile lawyer, John Applegate. His efforts aren't helped any by the projectionist who mixes up the sound-disc reels, with the images not matching the dialogue and sound effects, during a showing for prospective film buyers and exhibitors.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark SandrichDirector
Cast
- Nat CarrJ. Pierpont Ginsburg
- Fay MarbeAdore Renée
- Hope SutherlandRuth Ginsburg
- Sherling OliverJohn Applegate
- Edward LeSaintEdward Hamilton
- Gilbert MarbeReginald Whitlock
- John TroughtonButler
- Al GoodmanAl Goodman-Orchestra Leader
- Tom O'BrienReel-Mixing Projectionist
- Sam LeveneFilm Buyer