I always like to see these films where the whole family is a tad...let's say different.
A wealthy family of oddballs lives in a nice house and the wife, played by Billy Burke, has a habit of taking "forgotten men" into their home and trying to rehabilitate them. One leaves and decides to steal all the silverware in the house and she just about decided to never bring anther one in her house. Along comes a guy who's car happens to break down and then proceeds to roll backwards into a gorge. He goes to their house for the intended purpose of using their phone to call someone about the mishap with the car. Of course, he can't get a word in edge wise and she decides he's a "forgotten man" and promptly gives him a job as the chauffeur. The 2 daughters, Constance Bennett and Bonita Granville both have a crush on him. The oldest one grows to like him and he notices her not so subtle advances. Will they fall in love? Will they realize who he actually is?
In between there's lots of fun and clever dialog. Big credits for the casting in this. Each character gets to shine and leaves a memorable footprint in your brain. This was Bonita Granville's high mark playing the spoiled brat role she did so well. Unfortunately this film gets paired off with "My Man Godfrey" but it's really not the same film. This one is total comedy and the story is a smidge different. Mentioning Godfrey, you should get an idea of what it's like but trust me, it stands on it's own.
Are they just a nutty well-to-do family or are they just like your family? Be prepared to laugh and judge for yourself.
A wealthy family of oddballs lives in a nice house and the wife, played by Billy Burke, has a habit of taking "forgotten men" into their home and trying to rehabilitate them. One leaves and decides to steal all the silverware in the house and she just about decided to never bring anther one in her house. Along comes a guy who's car happens to break down and then proceeds to roll backwards into a gorge. He goes to their house for the intended purpose of using their phone to call someone about the mishap with the car. Of course, he can't get a word in edge wise and she decides he's a "forgotten man" and promptly gives him a job as the chauffeur. The 2 daughters, Constance Bennett and Bonita Granville both have a crush on him. The oldest one grows to like him and he notices her not so subtle advances. Will they fall in love? Will they realize who he actually is?
In between there's lots of fun and clever dialog. Big credits for the casting in this. Each character gets to shine and leaves a memorable footprint in your brain. This was Bonita Granville's high mark playing the spoiled brat role she did so well. Unfortunately this film gets paired off with "My Man Godfrey" but it's really not the same film. This one is total comedy and the story is a smidge different. Mentioning Godfrey, you should get an idea of what it's like but trust me, it stands on it's own.
Are they just a nutty well-to-do family or are they just like your family? Be prepared to laugh and judge for yourself.