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Agrega una trama en tu idiomaPeterson Price Porterhouse III and Nancy Crane, both flat broke, meet on a Florida beach and decide to "go for the big money," under the premise that perception will turn into reality.Peterson Price Porterhouse III and Nancy Crane, both flat broke, meet on a Florida beach and decide to "go for the big money," under the premise that perception will turn into reality.Peterson Price Porterhouse III and Nancy Crane, both flat broke, meet on a Florida beach and decide to "go for the big money," under the premise that perception will turn into reality.
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Sam Bagley
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Max Barwyn
- Waiter
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Brooks Benedict
- Casino Bouncer
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William 'Billy' Benedict
- Hotel Bellboy
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Edward Biby
- Party Guest
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Priscilla Lane and Eddie Bracken meet on the beach, where they've both slept. They're broke, but Bracken has ideas about how to meet and influence the wealthy into getting what they want. He doesn't have the nerve to do so. Miss Lane has the nerve, so they go into partnership by bulge and bluster, their only ally a Great Dane who likes to eat furniture legs.
Andrew L. Stone wrote, produced, and directed this comedy. He was one of the auteurs in Hollywood in this era, and reasonably successful; from 1944 through 1972, he directed a score of movies, few of them major, but usually quite profitable, within a wide range of genres. He died in 1999, aged 96.
There's quite a cast of farceurs here, but the movie is timed a trifle slow lending it an air of anxiety that reflects the threat of Bracken and Miss Lane's plans collapsing. The best role belongs to Fritz Feld as a paranoid pianist, but there are moments for Tom Conway, Allen Jenkins, Clarence Kolb, and Arthur Treacher.
Andrew L. Stone wrote, produced, and directed this comedy. He was one of the auteurs in Hollywood in this era, and reasonably successful; from 1944 through 1972, he directed a score of movies, few of them major, but usually quite profitable, within a wide range of genres. He died in 1999, aged 96.
There's quite a cast of farceurs here, but the movie is timed a trifle slow lending it an air of anxiety that reflects the threat of Bracken and Miss Lane's plans collapsing. The best role belongs to Fritz Feld as a paranoid pianist, but there are moments for Tom Conway, Allen Jenkins, Clarence Kolb, and Arthur Treacher.
I have read some less than favorable remarks regarding this film but have to say that I disagree if for no other reason that the two leads make this plot a pleasure to watch develop. Eddie Bracken is great as the understated 'idea man' and Priscilla Lane is well...Priscilla Lane. Screwball Comedy is generally a hit or miss undertaking that every viewer basically decides for themselves. This film is no exception. If you can 'buy in' to the premise that these two financially challenged misfits can take their meager means and attempt to snowball them into a life of wealth and privilege, then you will enjoy this crazy adventure of posers and pomposity.
Borrowing quite liberally from the Mark Twain short story classic The Million Pound Note, Fun On A Weekend doesn't even give protagonists Eddie Bracken and Priscilla Lane even a note for a $1.25. But what they do give him is the incredibly posh and WASPy name of Peterson Price Porterhouse and the film puts forth the proposition that if you've got a high falutin' name like that doors just automatically open with the right gift of gab.
Bracken and Lane are a pair of tourists on vacation in Florida, but who apparently planned poorly because they've got no money between them and can't even get a meal at Allen Jenkins greasy spoon restaurant on the beach front. But with his name and the fact that Bracken and Lane decide to pretend they're married, they go off on a wild revolving con game getting all kinds of things charged to their non-existent credit because the rich and famous think they're two of them.
Fun On A Weekend was an independent film shot on a shoestring and released by United Artists. However that doesn't detract one bit from the witty lines and incredible situations that Bracken and Lane bluff their way through. Along the way they pick up a big boxer dog who adopts them and who likes to chew very high class mahogany style wood. What he does to concert pianist Fritz Feld's piano is positively hilarious.
This film is an undiscovered comedy gem, I'm so happy TCM decided to air it, hopefully it will be back soon.
Bracken and Lane are a pair of tourists on vacation in Florida, but who apparently planned poorly because they've got no money between them and can't even get a meal at Allen Jenkins greasy spoon restaurant on the beach front. But with his name and the fact that Bracken and Lane decide to pretend they're married, they go off on a wild revolving con game getting all kinds of things charged to their non-existent credit because the rich and famous think they're two of them.
Fun On A Weekend was an independent film shot on a shoestring and released by United Artists. However that doesn't detract one bit from the witty lines and incredible situations that Bracken and Lane bluff their way through. Along the way they pick up a big boxer dog who adopts them and who likes to chew very high class mahogany style wood. What he does to concert pianist Fritz Feld's piano is positively hilarious.
This film is an undiscovered comedy gem, I'm so happy TCM decided to air it, hopefully it will be back soon.
You do not need to wait until the weekend to enjoy this film. Its type of merriment can be enjoyed any old day of the week. Maybe that's because of Priscilla Lane, who plays her part with such coolness and ease that it's a truly a delight to watch her.
In fact, this is one of Miss Lane's last films, and it might be called a triumphant comic performance at that. It reminds me of her earlier screwball antics in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Only this time instead of Cary Grant, her sparring partner is Eddie Bracken, who brings his own unique brand of humor and energy to the proceedings. The story starts quite simply but as complications ensue and the laughs snowball, it becomes increasingly obvious (and increasingly painful for one's ribcage) that this is a fun film!
In fact, this is one of Miss Lane's last films, and it might be called a triumphant comic performance at that. It reminds me of her earlier screwball antics in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Only this time instead of Cary Grant, her sparring partner is Eddie Bracken, who brings his own unique brand of humor and energy to the proceedings. The story starts quite simply but as complications ensue and the laughs snowball, it becomes increasingly obvious (and increasingly painful for one's ribcage) that this is a fun film!
I'm not quite sure how I'll reach the 600 required characters for this review, because all I wish to say is that this is such a fun, witty, rather zany film! It's in a very similar vein to Bringing Up Baby, with I personally think a similar level of wit. My family hates Bringing Up Baby (which I personally love,) but they enjoyed this movie very much. Although it's fast-paced, the dialouge is a bit easier to follow than Bringing Up Baby,
You have to go in to watching the film accepting the fact that it is silly, and you will have a wonderful time. It's most definitely being added to my family's favorite movies list! I only wish it was available to get on DVD! We currently can only find it on TCM.
Starring Eddie Braken, Priscilla Lane, Tom Conway, and a dog who has a habit of chewing every table leg -- with a hilarious bit with Fritz Feld as a temperamental pianist.
Starring Eddie Braken, Priscilla Lane, Tom Conway, and a dog who has a habit of chewing every table leg -- with a hilarious bit with Fritz Feld as a temperamental pianist.
¿Sabías que…?
- Trivia"The Hedda Hopper Show - This Is Hollywood" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on June 7, 1947 with Priscilla Lane and Eddie Bracken reprising their film roles.
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- Tiempo de ejecución1 hora 33 minutos
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