Summary
In the cramped, dimly lit corridors of a 1930s urban apartment block, Eddie Lyons, a devoted husband and new father, finds his domestic bliss threatened by a bureaucratic blunder that sends his infant, a rambunctious terrier, and a squawking parrot spiraling into the hands of the building's janitor, Lee Moran. Moran, whose stoic demeanor masks a surprisingly tender heart, becomes the reluctant custodian of this unlikely trio, navigating a maze of hallway doors, squeaking floorboards, and nosy neighbors. As the misplaced baby wails, the dog darts, and the parrot mimics every shouted command, Moran's routine maintenance duties transform into a frantic rescue operation. The narrative unfurls with a series of comic misadventures—mistaken identities, misplaced keys, and a climactic showdown in the building’s boiler room—each scene underscored by the era’s slap‑slap‑bang pacing. Supporting characters, including the sharp‑tongued Edith Roberts and the scheming Richard Nolan, add layers of intrigue, while C.B. Hoadley's script weaves a tight tapestry of situational humor and heartfelt moments. Ultimately, Moran orchestrates a chaotic yet triumphant reunion, delivering the infant, the dog, and the parrot back to their rightful owners, restoring order to the apartment complex and reaffirming the film’s central theme: the absurdity of modern life is best faced with resilience, wit, and a dash of unexpected compassion.
Synopsis
Eddie has a wife and baby. Lee plays his well known role of janitor, who finds himself with the baby, a dog and a parrot on his hands, after a mix-up in the apartment house, but eventually gets them in the hands of their proper owners.
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