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I read the reviews on IMDb before watching this movie, as I often do. I may be in the minority here, but it seemed to me like John Barrymore was having a ball in this movie, hamming it up outrageously and poking fun at his public image. I can understand how some think it is sad or demeaning, but it doesn't seem that way to me. Lupe Velez was typecast, as she often was, but still very funny. Patsy Kelly seemed to play the same character in every movie, better in some than others, probably mostly due to the writing. I thought she was good in this and quite funny. Overall, this movie has lots of silliness, some good laughs, and enjoyable music. To those who need more than that, you probably shouldn't be spend your time watching Kay Kyser movies.

I'm one of those people who enjoy watching a Harold Lloyd or Buster Keaton short, but have trouble sitting through most full-length silent films. I became a Clara Bow fan after seeing some of her talkies and thought I would try watching this one when it showed on Turner Classic Movies. It seemed like a good bet since it's probably her best-known silent film, and the one that gave her the nickname that is still known today. The movie was quite entertaining and Clara shines even when you can't hear her. She was such a natural that her acting doesn't feel like acting. My next goal is to watch the movie Wings, also from 1927. It's a long one, but it does have Clara and it was directed by the great William A. Wellman, so I expect it to be entertaining also.

The only other review of this movie as of this date really trashes the stars and the movie itself. I usually like to read the user comments to give me an idea of what to expect from a movie I don't know much about. It's unfortunate when there aren't many comments for a certain tile, because when there is only one review and it unreasonably trashes the movie and cast, you don't get an idea of what to expect. I read the review before watching this title and I don't know where all the venom for this movie and the stars came from. Douglas and Blondell were both very talented and attractive people who usually delivered, even when the material was not the greatest. I found the movie and the performances fun and enjoyable. It isn't one of the great all-time classics, but a pleasant and funny diversion-much more than you can hope for in most newer movies. If you are a fan of these stars, you will not be disappointed.