Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuFired by his editor for incompetence, idiotic reporter Robert Kittredge sees a chance at redeeming himself when he accidentally uncovers a network of German spies in Washington, D.C.Fired by his editor for incompetence, idiotic reporter Robert Kittredge sees a chance at redeeming himself when he accidentally uncovers a network of German spies in Washington, D.C.Fired by his editor for incompetence, idiotic reporter Robert Kittredge sees a chance at redeeming himself when he accidentally uncovers a network of German spies in Washington, D.C.
- Baldanacco
- (as Edward Ciannelli)
- Holtz
- (as William Yetter)
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the Nazi guy (played by Otto Preminger who directed "Laura") calls for his expert: "Send in Schulz!" Schulz enters immediately and is greeted by the words "What delayed you?"
As Schulz can't read the notebook, the Fascist guy calls for his expert: "What is needed is a fine Italian hand! Send in Mr. Testori, please. We do things differently!" Testori enters and is hearty greeted but gets a blow on the head and a dressing down when he too can't read the notebook.
Then the Japanese guy calls for his expert, Hawara, a humble servant of the Emperor who knows all stenographic systems. He's not greeted at all ("Transuration, purease.") but he can explain that the notebook is written in a system of its own (and is subsequently reproached for this information).
There is some suspense in it too, and a memorable killing of an airhead sing-and-dance girl on stage by the throwing of a knife inserted in some kind of cotton ball. (The Fascist guys previously warned her: "Remember, an empty head is better than no head at all!").
Hope stars as an incompetent reporter. His boss is so fed up with his lack of talent in sniffing out a story that he fires him. However, when a man approaches Hope and promises to give him important secrets about the Nazis, Hope sees his chance to win his job back and tell an important story. But, unfortunately, things don't go that smoothly and soon Hope's days seem numbered, as Axis agents from all three powers are all mobilized to kill him and gain the secrets for themselves. Along for the ride is the ubiquitous Dorothy Lamour.
All in all, the film is breezy and fun--and relies more on fun situations than one-liners. It also is a good propaganda film, as although like most of these films it's a bit preachy, it's entertaining enough that you just don't care. If only Hope's later films were this much fun....
This is typical Bob Hope and also typical World War II stuff. One's delight with the material depends on one's Hope threshold.
I like Hope's early works from "The Big Broadcast of 1938" for the next ten ot twelve years. But the treasure here is Dorothy Lamour, who proves she was more than a pretty face and figure in a sarong.
Also good is John Abbot in a small part as the reporter's source.
The movie also has some good "crazy" moments. Keep an eye peeled when he's in an airplane early on. And it has some nicely cast teeny parts.
It's the breezy sort of thing Hope always did so well, with a nice supporting cast of character actors who knew how to be foils for his comic gags. Among them: EDWARD CIANNELLI, LEONORE AUBERT, DONALD COOK, OTTO PREMINGER, MARION MARTIN and DONALD MacBRIDE. Cook has a surprising against type role as a crazy gangster who at one point says to Hope: "You're cool, ain't ya?" (The use of "cool" way ahead of its time!).
Directed at a fast pace by David Butler, it's certainly not one of Hope's best films but easy to see why Hope vs. Nazis was such a fun idea in those WWII days when the best villains were always those notorious Germans.
The plot has Lamour helping Hope win his reputation back by capturing a bunch of spies in Washington, D.C. Fans of Hope and Lamour should find this one satisfying enough despite its flaws.
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- WissenswertesOn the DVD version of this movie, in the last scene, Bob Hope kicks the Japanese spy in the rear and says "that's to save your face". Lip reading it, he actually says "that's for Pearl Harbor!". It is unknown when the dub was done or what played in the theater.
- PatzerIn her changing room, Gloria ties the string of pompoms ("snow balls") to her left shoulder and the pompom liner going down the dress is on the right side. As she walks out on stage it's clear that the first part of the performance has been reversed as the both decoration and the pompoms lining the dress downward has swapped sides. During the rest of the performance, they're back to their intended sides.
- Zitate
Cop at Bridge: Hey! Hey. Wait a minute. You don't want to do that son. A nice young fellow like you. What's your name?
Robert Kittredge: Robert Kittredge.
Cop at Bridge: Kittredge? Oh. Go ahead... jump.
- VerbindungenFeatured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
- SoundtracksPalsy Walsy
by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen
Performed by Marion Martin (uncredited) (dubbed by Martha Mears) (uncredited)
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