A Successful Failure

This pleasant, low-key B-comedy is a bit trite at times, but worth watching. William Collier plays a character full of homespun wisdom who is nevertheless under-appreciated by his family, who care only about his salary, and by his boss, who sees only that he is growing older. The story that follows is quite simple, and sometimes moves too slowly, but it has its moments and is mostly upbeat, so it is worth seeing how things play out. The Monogram production is strictly routine, so there isn't anything especially impressive about it, but it is probably worth a look for fans of old low-budget comedies.