An heiress seems to be cursed as each of her intended grooms meets with a horrible end.An heiress seems to be cursed as each of her intended grooms meets with a horrible end.An heiress seems to be cursed as each of her intended grooms meets with a horrible end.
Arthur Aylesworth
- Justice of the Peace
- (as Arthur Aylsworth)
Frank Hagney
- Ryan
- (scenes deleted)
Chester Clute
- Homely Woman's Husband
- (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
- Process Server
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWillie Best was given on-screen credit in the original theatrical trailer. On the film, his name does not appear in the opening credits despite his prominent role in the film (although he is properly included in the cast list at the end, billed eighth).
- GoofsObvious stunt double when Lucky is escaping his room.
- Quotes
Clarence: Boss, if you hear something whizzing by you, it'll be me.
Alexander "Lucky" Downing: Why, Clarence, don't tell me you're afraid.
Clarence: I ain't afraid, but my feets ain't gonna stand around and see my body abused.
- SoundtracksBridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Hummed by Wayne Morris
Played on piano by Lee Patrick at the wedding
Featured review
Very funny spooky house mystery
Wayne Morris answers an ad and is inclined to accept a job offer that pays an easy $1000. He just wants to know—"$1000 to do what?" The prospective employer's answer: "To be engaged for one month to my granddaughter." –It sounds okay, but Morris isn't told up front that said granddaughter's fiancés tend to mysteriously succumb to a "smiling ghost curse."
A fun cast hams it up in this lively and none-too-serious old dark house comedy. Morris is earnest, slightly smart-alecky, a very likable hero. Two leading ladies give spirited performances: Alexis Smith is the rich girl whose fiancés don't last long, and Brenda Marshall the intrepid reporter who shows up to snoop around.
Willie Best, in a larger role than his usual bit part, is hilarious as Morris's reluctant assistant. Alan Hale is lots of fun as a gun- toting butler.
The plot is not exactly original but it moves at a nice quick pace. The actors seem to be enjoying themselves and the entertaining dialog they're delivering. ("Why," Smith snaps at Marshall as they discuss their beau Morris, "every look you give him you could pour on a waffle.")
The production values of this Warner Bros. B are a step above any number of otherwise similar Monogram pictures, but it really doesn't take itself any more seriously—which is why it works.
A worthwhile 70 minutes, especially for connoisseurs of the comedy-mystery B picture genre.
A fun cast hams it up in this lively and none-too-serious old dark house comedy. Morris is earnest, slightly smart-alecky, a very likable hero. Two leading ladies give spirited performances: Alexis Smith is the rich girl whose fiancés don't last long, and Brenda Marshall the intrepid reporter who shows up to snoop around.
Willie Best, in a larger role than his usual bit part, is hilarious as Morris's reluctant assistant. Alan Hale is lots of fun as a gun- toting butler.
The plot is not exactly original but it moves at a nice quick pace. The actors seem to be enjoying themselves and the entertaining dialog they're delivering. ("Why," Smith snaps at Marshall as they discuss their beau Morris, "every look you give him you could pour on a waffle.")
The production values of this Warner Bros. B are a step above any number of otherwise similar Monogram pictures, but it really doesn't take itself any more seriously—which is why it works.
A worthwhile 70 minutes, especially for connoisseurs of the comedy-mystery B picture genre.
helpful•80
- csteidler
- Mar 23, 2015
Details
- Runtime1 hour 11 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content