Tommy Mills wants to marry Marie Thurber, but cannot afford it. He inherits some property but complications ensue.
Is this worth watching today? Only if you have a real soft spot for early talkies that feel like they were filmed in a single weekend. If you like Arthur Lake and his whole 'nervous guy' shtick, you’ll probably find it charming enough. If you hate movies where the plot depends on people being slightly dim-witted about ...
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"Is this worth watching today? Only if you have a real soft spot for early talkies that feel like they were filmed in a single weekend. If you like Arthur Lake and his whole 'nervous guy' shtick, you’ll probably find it charming enough. If you hate movies where the plot depends on people being slightly dim-witted about real estate, you should probably skip it. 🛑 Arthur Lake plays Tommy Mills. He’s got that high-pitched, frantic energy he always has. It’s the kind of performance that makes you w..."
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