I agree with the last reviewer, this is definitely a time capsule of the early days of motoring cross country, particularly in the desert. And what a tale.
10 Plus Stars, for the cast alone.
The dynamic Warner Brothers roster of guest stars is worth a look. Popular character actress Aline MacMahon goes solo here, playing Olga, a struggling young woman who runs a filling station in the middle of the desert with her sister, Myra (well played by Ann Dvorak).
This story, based on the play by Leon Abrams, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Abbott (DAMN YANKEES), is way ahead of its time, focusing on women in business, a rare thing back in the day, and quite realistic. Beautifully filmed at Lancaster, CA, a remote area back in the day.
Olga, a jack of all trades, still has her hands full operating a gas station and all the people problems that come with it. A terrific story within a story, co-starring big tough guy Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot (as Jeff), comedian Frank McHugh, and not to forget Glenda Farrell and funny Ruth Donnelly as Mrs. Ashley.
The gang's all here. Yes, this film WAS banned by the National League of Decency. Case in point, Foster leaving Olga's room, buttoning his coat and saying a few interesting comments.
Outstanding direction by the master, Mervyn LeRoy, who had previously directed the classic Marie Dressler comedy/drama TUGBOAT ANNIE.
Thanks to Warner Brothers, now on remastered dvd and blu ray. A must for 30s classic film collectors. Also thanks to TCM for rerunning this diamond in the rough which has been re-discovered.
10 Plus Stars, for the cast alone.
The dynamic Warner Brothers roster of guest stars is worth a look. Popular character actress Aline MacMahon goes solo here, playing Olga, a struggling young woman who runs a filling station in the middle of the desert with her sister, Myra (well played by Ann Dvorak).
This story, based on the play by Leon Abrams, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Abbott (DAMN YANKEES), is way ahead of its time, focusing on women in business, a rare thing back in the day, and quite realistic. Beautifully filmed at Lancaster, CA, a remote area back in the day.
Olga, a jack of all trades, still has her hands full operating a gas station and all the people problems that come with it. A terrific story within a story, co-starring big tough guy Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot (as Jeff), comedian Frank McHugh, and not to forget Glenda Farrell and funny Ruth Donnelly as Mrs. Ashley.
The gang's all here. Yes, this film WAS banned by the National League of Decency. Case in point, Foster leaving Olga's room, buttoning his coat and saying a few interesting comments.
Outstanding direction by the master, Mervyn LeRoy, who had previously directed the classic Marie Dressler comedy/drama TUGBOAT ANNIE.
Thanks to Warner Brothers, now on remastered dvd and blu ray. A must for 30s classic film collectors. Also thanks to TCM for rerunning this diamond in the rough which has been re-discovered.