After America has joined the World War I, young William Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the only supporter of his family and is employed by his sister's boss..
Should you watch it? If you like movies that feel like they were put together in a bit of a rush, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s definitely for people who dig old-school, slightly cynical comedies from the early 30s. If you’re looking for a serious historical drama, you’ll hate it. The tone is all o...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Russell Mack
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"Should you watch it? If you like movies that feel like they were put together in a bit of a rush, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. It’s definitely for people who dig old-school, slightly cynical comedies from the early 30s. If you’re looking for a serious historical drama, you’ll hate it. The tone is all over the place. Watching William Jones try to explain his way out of the draft to the board is the highlight. He’s sweating, stuttering, and making up jobs that clearly don’t exist..."
Richard Schayer, Sam Spewack, William N. Robson, George Jessel, Bill Cohen, Prescott Chaplin
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