Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich.
Hook, Line and Sinker (1930): Wheeler & Woolsey's Whirlwind of Wackiness Okay, so Hook, Line and Sinker (1930) is one of those early talkies that *really* leans into the 'talkie' part. If you’re into rapid-fire banter and a plot that just keeps piling on the silly, you might have a good time. But if you’re looking fo...
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"Hook, Line and Sinker (1930): Wheeler & Woolsey's Whirlwind of Wackiness Okay, so Hook, Line and Sinker (1930) is one of those early talkies that *really* leans into the 'talkie' part. If you’re into rapid-fire banter and a plot that just keeps piling on the silly, you might have a good time. But if you’re looking for subtle character work or something that holds up to modern comedic pacing, well, you'll probably want to cast your net elsewhere. This one's for the pre-Code era fans, definitely..."
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