Love and responsibility, the two themes that gets this screwball comedy off the ground and turns it into a delightful Columbia programmer that is worthy of rediscovery. Instead of an irresponsible heiress or socialite, we have a irresponsible heir and bon vivante (Douglass Montgomery), running off from life among his do nothing society crowd and taking a job cleaning inside a foundling home run by Jean Parker where he finds contentment, love and responsibility. His presence creates controversy with the orphanage board, yet he becomes beloved among the children (particularly Edith Fellows) and wins over the sensible Parker as well.
Lots of laughs and light romance makes this a satisfactory companion piece to similar films of the golden age of screwball comedy. Minerva Urecal barrrls delightfully her way through the role of Mrs Murphy, the Italian accented housekeeper is entranced by Montgomery but refuses to allow him to lie around like a lazy lout. Lumsden Hare as Montgomery's father and Leona Marical as his snooty fiance, also offer enjoyable performances. Scotty Beckett is quite noticeable among the orphans. This is completely heartwarming and a lot of fun, cliched certainly, but never outlasting its welcome.
Lots of laughs and light romance makes this a satisfactory companion piece to similar films of the golden age of screwball comedy. Minerva Urecal barrrls delightfully her way through the role of Mrs Murphy, the Italian accented housekeeper is entranced by Montgomery but refuses to allow him to lie around like a lazy lout. Lumsden Hare as Montgomery's father and Leona Marical as his snooty fiance, also offer enjoyable performances. Scotty Beckett is quite noticeable among the orphans. This is completely heartwarming and a lot of fun, cliched certainly, but never outlasting its welcome.
