This hysterical B musical farce is one of the comic sleepers of the golden age of film, a spoof of the legal industry and a lively attack on frivolous lawsuits. Olsen and Johnson play themselves (who else could they play?), aiding a struggling law firm by creating all sorts of havoc in Franklin Pangborn's nightclub which leads to customers filing suit for damages due to their craziness. But by a twist of fate, they end up owners of the club, unaware that by owning it, the lawsuits become theirs as well.
Some terrific specialties interrupt the silliness which may not be in the extreme of "Hellzapoppin'" but are very funny none the less. Nothing has changed in Olsen and Johnson's schtick but the year, and surrounded by equally funny character men Edward Brophy and Pangborn, who steals the show and tops his classic, unforgettable performance in "The Bank Dick".
I'm sure that the Broadway play this was based upon was not nearly as wild. I'm assuming that it's Marie Harmon who sings a unique version of "I'll Be Seeing You", interspersed among the acrobatic dance number and specialties of Mexican and black performers, all terrific. A hilarious of good old Mary Gordon representing son Brophy in court is delightful. Lee Patrick, as the law firm secretary, has a few good moments. Young Alan Curtis and Grace McDonald don't stand a chance in the straight romantic interest roles surrounded by all this talent.
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