The life of William Haines has been shrouded in controversy, but thanks to Turner Classic Movies, his career as a fun- loving poster boy for the late Roaring 20's and the early sound era has received a lot of attention. His dismissal from MGM for refusal to change his life style is plot enough for a movie od its own. In retaliation, he went over to the lowly Mascot Studios for this comedy adventure which may not be a classic but isn't a disaster, either.
Once again playing a fun loving rogue, he is a prankster and womanizer who makes the life of his best friend miserable by stealing the girl he loves and causing all sorts of trouble for him in the marines as well. Haines isn't exactly the type of guy you can depend on in a jam, so he does make for a good hero. However, it is difficult not to be amused by his antics. Conrad Nagel is the straight laced best friend, even willing to be best man at Haines' wedding to his ex love (Esther Ralston) while the hot tempered Armidda goes in and out of her accent as a Lupe Velez style Latin spitfire. Edgar Kennedy offers some laughs as Haines' other companion. It's all a mixed bag, not totally without entertainment but something easy to take yet easy to forget.
Once again playing a fun loving rogue, he is a prankster and womanizer who makes the life of his best friend miserable by stealing the girl he loves and causing all sorts of trouble for him in the marines as well. Haines isn't exactly the type of guy you can depend on in a jam, so he does make for a good hero. However, it is difficult not to be amused by his antics. Conrad Nagel is the straight laced best friend, even willing to be best man at Haines' wedding to his ex love (Esther Ralston) while the hot tempered Armidda goes in and out of her accent as a Lupe Velez style Latin spitfire. Edgar Kennedy offers some laughs as Haines' other companion. It's all a mixed bag, not totally without entertainment but something easy to take yet easy to forget.