John is a timid student who works at the University Bookstore. He is studying to be a botanist and has a secret crush on the lovely Julia.
Is this worth your time? Honestly, yeah. If you like those old comedies where the plot is thinner than a piece of paper but the physical stunts are actually impressive. You’ll like this if you enjoy slapstick or if you’ve ever felt like a total nerd trying to impress someone way out of your league. 🏃♂️ You’ll probabl...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mervyn LeRoy
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"Is this worth your time? Honestly, yeah. If you like those old comedies where the plot is thinner than a piece of paper but the physical stunts are actually impressive. You’ll like this if you enjoy slapstick or if you’ve ever felt like a total nerd trying to impress someone way out of your league. 🏃♂️ You’ll probably hate it if you can't stand Joe E. Brown’s specific brand of loud, wide-mouthed yelling. It’s an acquired taste, I guess. I watched this on a Tuesday night when I didn't want to t..."
Raymond Griffith, Ray Enright, Elliott Nugent, J.C. Nugent, Robert Lord, Walter DeLeon
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