Summaries

Wealthy man Bob Harrison buys all theater seats to watch Mona Leslie's musical alone. He and her agent Ned Riley love her. Rivalry between the two men over Mona Leslie creates conflict.

Wealthy Bob Harrison buys all the seats in the theatre to watch Mona Leslie's musical by himself. He loves her, her agent Ned Riley loves her. Conflict ensues.—Ed Stephan <[email protected]>

Broadway singer Mona Leslie is wooed and wedded by monied playboy Bob Harrison. When she travels home to see his folks, Mona finds local society - and even Harrison's father - closing ranks against them. Hovering around is her secret admirer and agent Ned Riley, whose slightly shady business activities hardly endear him to the gentry either.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Details

Keywords
  • screwball comedy
  • stage musical
  • opening night
  • women's house of detention manhattan new york city
  • sports promoter
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date Apr 18, 1935
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Box office

Budget $858000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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