Unknown writer Jonathan Briggs is tricked into buying in to a struggling western magazine only to find that all Is not as it appears. In the meantime, he falls for the publisher's assistant ... Read allUnknown writer Jonathan Briggs is tricked into buying in to a struggling western magazine only to find that all Is not as it appears. In the meantime, he falls for the publisher's assistant and complications arise.Unknown writer Jonathan Briggs is tricked into buying in to a struggling western magazine only to find that all Is not as it appears. In the meantime, he falls for the publisher's assistant and complications arise.
- Mr. Johnson
- (uncredited)
- Policeman
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- Hutchins' Associate
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- Mr. Packer
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- News Vendor
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- Rudy
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- Spectator at Speech
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- Fat Man in Restaurant
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Did you know
- TriviaIn a curious coincidence, this film has two credited Directors of Photography - both of whom would die young. Oliver T. Marsh, the first to be assigned, was a trailblazer among cameramen, considered so talented M-G-M put him under a long-term exclusive contract. Halfway through production of this film, Marsh unexpectedly died of a heart attack at only 49. He was replaced by Sidney Wagner, who would go on to earn multiple Oscar nominations before also dying young, at the age of only 46 in 1947.
- GoofsAt about the 1 hour 9 minute mark a fly lands on John Shelton's sleeve.
- Quotes
Regina Mason: Father, why don't you stand up for yourself; are you a man or a mouse?
Reginald Mason: I must be a man; your mother is afraid of mice.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Affairs of Martha (1942)
- SoundtracksRock-a-Bye Baby
(1886) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Effie I. Canning
Sung a cappella by Donald Meek
This slickly made B-movie is not what a lot of people would expect from a director like Busby Berkeley--a man known for directing the most incredibly over-the-top musical production numbers in history (in films like "42nd Street", "Footlight Parade" and several of the Gold Diggers movies). However, he apparently preferred making 'normal' films and later got his chance--and "Blonde Inspiration" doesn't have a single song or dance number!
As I said above, this is a B-movie. you can tell for several reasons. Although it's from MGM and looks a lot nicer than the average B, its length is only about 70 minutes and the film has no big stars in the lead. However, being MGM, it has a great set of supporting actors with Meek, Butterworth, Dekker and Owen. However, I would add that Butterworth (who played wonderfully befuddled guys so well) isn't given a lot to do here. Meek, on the other hand, is great as the angry writer--as the idea of this wimpy guy writing cowboy tales is pretty funny--especially when he gets drunk and begins acting like a western hero! Overall, while not a brilliant or must-see film, it is breezy, likable and clever--and unique. I certainly can say that with over 15,000 reviews to my credit, I STILL can't think of any other film that reminds me of this one!
- planktonrules
- Nov 16, 2013
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- Fools Rush In
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- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1