Billy is commissioned by his superior officer to invest ten dollars in flowers for a fair lady. Susceptible, as most sailors are, he presents the flowers to the first attractive nurse-maid whom he encounters.

Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a time capsule for fans of the Christie Comedy style. It is for the silent film enthusiast who appreciates the 'frantic sailor' archetype, but it is certainly not for anyone who requires their comedy to have a logical progression or emotional stakes....

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"Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a time capsule for fans of the Christie Comedy style. It is for the silent film enthusiast who appreciates the 'frantic sailor' archetype, but it is certainly not for anyone who requires their comedy to have a logical progression or emotional stakes. This film works because of its relentless, almost exhausting pace and its sharp parody of the era's pop culture. This film fails because the narrative is essentially three unrela..."
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