... despite the presence of some wonderful actors.
One is hard-pressed to understand why any of these contortions would ever be considered amusing.
The production values are high, but the endless succession of predictable sight gags and cruel mishaps descend into near-gibberish.
Ann Sothern looks lovely, but embarrassed. Even Roland Young, for me one of the most most dependably skilled comic actors ever, just plows ahead dutifully until the whole thing grinds to a halt.