Summary
Bobby Vernon, a modest office clerk, discovers that his future hinges on an absurd trial of competence: he must master the arcane art of plumbing to win the hand of his employer’s striking daughter. The narrative unfurls as a comedic odyssey through clogged pipes, leaky faucets, and a cascade of misunderstandings, each scene a satirical tableau of class anxiety and romantic desperation. Bobby’s ineptitude collides with the seasoned swagger of Max Davidson’s seasoned pipe‑fitter, while Duane Thompson’s daughter oscillates between affection and bewilderment. The screenplay, penned by Frank Roland Conklin, weaves slapstick set‑pieces with a subtle critique of meritocracy, culminating in a chaotic showdown where water, love, and social ambition gush together in a spectacular flood of farce.
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Bobby's marriage to his employer's pretty daughter depends on the successful demonstration of his ability to handle plumbing, which he knows nothing about.
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