Summaries

Dizzy society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome "tramp" who shows up at her doorstep and soon ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of her pretty Geraldine.—Daniel Bubbeo <[email protected]>

A cynical writer, unwittingly infiltrates a loony house of philanthropists. Mrs. Emily Kilbourne runs a household that, due to her charitable nature, is as much a loony-bin as happy home. When he joins the menage, Aherne falls head over heels in love with the eldest daughter, played by Constance Bennett.—colissimo

Details

Keywords
  • mansion
  • screwball comedy
  • butler
  • fainting
  • stealing silverware
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Release date Mar 3, 1938
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
Production companies Hal Roach Studios

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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