I'm giving this a rather low mark -- "6" -- because I think it's a very uneven film. It has its moments when it's quite clever and funny. And then there were times when I found myself rolling my eyes. Perhaps it's a function of the 1930s and the changing sophistication of scripts. In the 1930s there was a preoccupation about those in high society...and that's part of this story. But, as the '30s came to a close, scripts became more sophisticated, and that's part of this story, as well.
Erroll Flynn -- a public relations man -- is trying to get an account with millionaire Walter Connolly (who is a supporting actor that always turns in a fine performance). Flynn is an ex-newspaper man who goes back to the paper, but with the wrong motive...and with Rosiland Russell chasing the story...and Flynn. Meanwhile, the paper is now owned by Patric Knowles, who is engaged to the millionaire's daughter -- Olivia deHavilland. To be honest, it gets complicated. In the end, everyone winds up with the right spouse, and that's what the real story line is about.
Flynn is decent here, though I would hardly call this one of his standout roles. I suppose his female fans loved seeing him shirtless! Boy, did he need a tan! Ros Russell is decent, too, as is Patric Knowles. Olivia deHavilland is most interesting...not because of a great performance...but because this role is very different for her.
This film is almost quite good. Not good enough, however, for my DVD shelf.
Erroll Flynn -- a public relations man -- is trying to get an account with millionaire Walter Connolly (who is a supporting actor that always turns in a fine performance). Flynn is an ex-newspaper man who goes back to the paper, but with the wrong motive...and with Rosiland Russell chasing the story...and Flynn. Meanwhile, the paper is now owned by Patric Knowles, who is engaged to the millionaire's daughter -- Olivia deHavilland. To be honest, it gets complicated. In the end, everyone winds up with the right spouse, and that's what the real story line is about.
Flynn is decent here, though I would hardly call this one of his standout roles. I suppose his female fans loved seeing him shirtless! Boy, did he need a tan! Ros Russell is decent, too, as is Patric Knowles. Olivia deHavilland is most interesting...not because of a great performance...but because this role is very different for her.
This film is almost quite good. Not good enough, however, for my DVD shelf.