Hollywood had no great love for the radio industry in either the 1930s or the 1940s and this movie finds the feud at its funniest. I particularly like the advertisement for Rednow lipstick ("Wonder" spelled backwards!").
Oddly, "Out of This World" doesn't confine its satiric jabs only to radio. Swoon crooners -- of all people! -- are also on the agenda. So it's quite a surprise to find Paramount's own contractee, Bing Crosby, on the receiving end! Eddie Bracken is at his gormless best in this one, while the lovely Dianna Lynn plays the romantic lead with her usual bright charm. Pocket-sized Venus, Veronica Lake, however, has little to do, despite her third billing.
At 96 minutes, the film could do with a little trimming, but Hal Walker's direction and Stuart Thompson's photography are competent enough.
Oddly, "Out of This World" doesn't confine its satiric jabs only to radio. Swoon crooners -- of all people! -- are also on the agenda. So it's quite a surprise to find Paramount's own contractee, Bing Crosby, on the receiving end! Eddie Bracken is at his gormless best in this one, while the lovely Dianna Lynn plays the romantic lead with her usual bright charm. Pocket-sized Venus, Veronica Lake, however, has little to do, despite her third billing.
At 96 minutes, the film could do with a little trimming, but Hal Walker's direction and Stuart Thompson's photography are competent enough.