Just because it's written on the pages of the screenplay doesn't make it believable, and this screwball comedy with a few songs is certainly screwy. For one thing, the leading character played by Susannah Foster quickly exposes herself to be a self-centered con artist, and the fact that people see right through her and don't confront her about it is absolutely absurd.
She shows up on the doorstep of broadway producer Franchot Tone and claims to be his daughter from a brief marriage to failed film actress Jacqueline deWit. Both Tone and de Wit go along with the facade as de Wit wants her ex-husband back (obviously for financial reasons) and Tone to teach Foster a lesson. He's engaged to the impatient Louise Albritton, and with these four characters, the film corners the market on unlikable characters.
Supporting players include David Bruce as Foster's boyfriend, Irene Ryan as Tone's maid and Buster Keaton in a wasted cameo as a chef. Unfortunately, I did not find this funny at all, and Foster is shrill in her singing, acting, and characterization. Bruce plays a real sap for being involved with such a young lady. Her only memorable moment is in a wacky dream sequehcs, set entirely to song. Tone gets the funniest moments when he tries to trap her in some very awkward moments, obviously to get the truth out of her. But too much of this is eye rolling to me, and with some genuine talents wasted in it, a real disappointment.
She shows up on the doorstep of broadway producer Franchot Tone and claims to be his daughter from a brief marriage to failed film actress Jacqueline deWit. Both Tone and de Wit go along with the facade as de Wit wants her ex-husband back (obviously for financial reasons) and Tone to teach Foster a lesson. He's engaged to the impatient Louise Albritton, and with these four characters, the film corners the market on unlikable characters.
Supporting players include David Bruce as Foster's boyfriend, Irene Ryan as Tone's maid and Buster Keaton in a wasted cameo as a chef. Unfortunately, I did not find this funny at all, and Foster is shrill in her singing, acting, and characterization. Bruce plays a real sap for being involved with such a young lady. Her only memorable moment is in a wacky dream sequehcs, set entirely to song. Tone gets the funniest moments when he tries to trap her in some very awkward moments, obviously to get the truth out of her. But too much of this is eye rolling to me, and with some genuine talents wasted in it, a real disappointment.