IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021294/?ref_=fn_al_tt_7
IMDB rating: 7,6
Directors: Nick Grinde, Clyde Grinde, Malcolm St. Clair
Main Cast: William Haines, Charles King, Mary Doran, Polly Moran
"This William Haines talkie is a fast-moving comedy that features the MGM star as a brash fast-talker trying to break into radio. He meets an old school chum (Charles King) who has a failing radio station. There is also a sister (Mary Doran) Haines is interested in. Haines holds open auditions to bolster the station's stable of talent. Unfortunately, a fake occultist (John Miljan) gets hired and uses the airwaves to pass coded information to his gang about burglaries and bank robberies.
Haines is breezy and very funny as Brennan. He was a unique talent in that he had the looks of a leading man but usually resorted to his "Silly Billy" antics, most of which look ad-libbed. He's a big goof having a ball making movies. In this one, we get the feeling that most of the scenes are 'one-take' wonders. Haines mugs and ad-libs outlandishly as the other actors try to say their lines. Haines also breaks up twice in this film as other actors do their thing.
King has little to do after he sings his song, 'Just a Little Closer'. Doran seems an odd choice for a leading-lady role; she usually played hard-boiled types (as in The Broadway Melody). Miljan is solid as the crook. Polly Moran (hideously made up) has a few good scenes as the radio beauty expert."
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