In this comedy, kiddie-show host Uncle Rodney finds himself assuming guardianship of a bratty lad at the behest of his radio station, which thinks it would boost ratings. The host will also become the trustee of the boy's estate.
Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone speaks at 100 miles per hour, sure. It’s light, it’s frantic, and it’s about as deep as a saucer. If you hate movies where the "bratty kid" trope is turned up to eleven, run away. Fast. Honestly, the whole premise of a radio host us...
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Glenn Tryon
Hal Roach
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone speaks at 100 miles per hour, sure. It’s light, it’s frantic, and it’s about as deep as a saucer. If you hate movies where the "bratty kid" trope is turned up to eleven, run away. Fast. Honestly, the whole premise of a radio host using a child to boost ratings is kind of bleak when you think about it for more than five seconds. But the movie doesn't want you to think about it. It wants you to watch Uncle Rodn..."
Virginia Van Upp, Wayne Kolbourne
United States
1936 · IMDb 6.5
