Remembrances and Prefigurements
What was Jack Carson, who had a role in the 1954 version of A STAR IS BORN, in which the main character was named Vicki Lester, doing in 1938? Well, he was appearing in this comedy, in which the ingénue role is played by Vicki Lester.
Although not well known or respected, this is a snappy little comedy starring Victor Moore as a small town justice, none of whose weddings have ended in divorce. Alan Lane is a reporter and the rest is a fairly busy little story. There are the usual nice Christy Cabanne visual touches -- a camera that moves pleasantly and a nice little gag involving taffy.
There's also a good professional cast including such talent as Cecil Kellaway and George Irving. In fact, the only downside to this sweet little comedy-drama is Miss Lester, whose voice tends to suggest a hard-boiled dame more than a sweet small-town girl. Add in the wonderful photography of veteran D.P. Joe August and you've got a nice little movie.
Although not well known or respected, this is a snappy little comedy starring Victor Moore as a small town justice, none of whose weddings have ended in divorce. Alan Lane is a reporter and the rest is a fairly busy little story. There are the usual nice Christy Cabanne visual touches -- a camera that moves pleasantly and a nice little gag involving taffy.
There's also a good professional cast including such talent as Cecil Kellaway and George Irving. In fact, the only downside to this sweet little comedy-drama is Miss Lester, whose voice tends to suggest a hard-boiled dame more than a sweet small-town girl. Add in the wonderful photography of veteran D.P. Joe August and you've got a nice little movie.
- boblipton
- Oct 10, 2006