Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan (Lloyd), somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and ... See full summary »
During filming, the cast and crew drank the milk which was used in the film. Because the milk wasn't pasteurized, many who drank it became very ill. Director Leo McCarey became so sick that when his father died during filming, he missed the funeral due to his illness. He wanted his next film to be a tribute to his father, that film would come to fruition as Make Way for Tomorrow (1937).
Burleigh Sullivan:
Mr. Sloan, what is color?
Gabby Sloan:
What's what?
Burleigh Sullivan:
Color. That stuff you was talkin' about on the radio. That I got!
Gabby Sloan:
That's what gets a guys name in the newspapers.
Burleigh Sullivan:
Like what, for instance?
Gabby Sloan:
Like what? What?
Burleigh Sullivan:
I mean like who, for instance.
Gabby Sloan:
It's what makes a man stand ...
As Ann Westley says, "This program is coming to you through the courtesy of Amalgamated Gas,", the word "amalgamated" does not match her lip movements and is clearly spoken by different voice. (approx. 24:55 into the film, NTSC)
After the Paramount logo is seen, a cow's head is superimposed on the logo. The cow then moos in what appears to be a parody of the MGM Lion's roar. The image of the cow transitions to a photo book with images of cows in the background and the credits are printed on top. A hand pages through the book.
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