I like mysteries. I like comedies. I like comedy-mysteries. But I usually don't like mysteries that mix in just a little comedy. It's sort of like the director couldn't decide what the film was supposed to be. And that's true here. And unfortunately, this one just gets silly.
The premise -- as stated in the title -- was a promising one, and the opening scenes are intriguing, but it just goes downhill from there, particularly the hijinks between George Brent and Joan Blondell.
I've always liked George Brent, particularly in his stints with Bette Davis. And I guess this film's problems aren't the fault of Brent, but this was not up to the usual level of films in which George Brent appeared. Joan Blondell...well, it doesn't work. You'll notice a few of the other supporting actors here, but there's not a single performance in the film that is worth remembering. Although, it was a kick seeing Marvin Miller -- who later starred in the television series "The Millionaire".
Someone else said this is a potboiler. I don't think it's even tepid.
The premise -- as stated in the title -- was a promising one, and the opening scenes are intriguing, but it just goes downhill from there, particularly the hijinks between George Brent and Joan Blondell.
I've always liked George Brent, particularly in his stints with Bette Davis. And I guess this film's problems aren't the fault of Brent, but this was not up to the usual level of films in which George Brent appeared. Joan Blondell...well, it doesn't work. You'll notice a few of the other supporting actors here, but there's not a single performance in the film that is worth remembering. Although, it was a kick seeing Marvin Miller -- who later starred in the television series "The Millionaire".
Someone else said this is a potboiler. I don't think it's even tepid.