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In You're Telling Me (1934) W. C.
Fields serves up his usual witty humor as Sam Bisbee, an inventor whose
projects include a nose lifter-upper and a keyhole finder for drunks.
Unfortunately Sam's inventions have not brought him prosperity.
W. C. Fields and Louise Carter © Paramount Pictures
Tired of his late nights and drunken stumbling about when trying to
sneak in, his wife Bessie (Louise Carter) continually nags at him.
While his approach to the house in the opening scene is not very funny,
Fields shows off his brilliant comedic talents once he's inside.
The scenes where he continually forgets where he's putting his shoes
until Bessie yells at him, and how he gets tangled up in the ropes
hanging from their drapes, are both quite humorous.
W. C. Fields and Joan Marsh © Paramount Pictures
Buster Crabbe © Paramount Pictures
One thing that is no joke to both Bisbees is their daughter Pauline (Joan
Kathleen Howard
© Paramount Pictures
Marsh). Bessie is worried because she's in love with Bob (Larry
"Buster" Crabbe), the son of the town snob, Mrs. Edward Quimby
Murchison (Kathleen Howard). When the snob makes a visit to inform
Bessie that Pauline is not good enough for her son, she's soon shown
the door.
Meanwhile, Sam's bullet-proof tire
presentation to a tire company backfires, and he has no more hopes of
financial success. Down in the dumps he takes a train trip intent on
ending his life. When he meets the lovely Princess Lescaboura (Adrienne
Ames), he doesn't realize she's a real princess, but the way she turns his life around is surely for real.
Adrienne Ames © Paramount Pictures
The older black and white film looks
good for its age, but this DVD is more about a celebration to iconic
early actor and a change to see yet another of his incredible films.
The dialogue is short and nothing profound but fits the story, made
entertaining by a fine cast.
Director: Erle C. Kenton
Writers: Walter DeLeon, Paul M. Jones, J.P. McEvoy (dialogue), Julian Street (story of the princess)
Cast: W. C. Fields, Joan Marsh, Louise Carter, Larry "Buster" Crabbe, Kathleen Howard, Adrienne Ames
Rating: Not Rated
Classic Movie Guide Rating: 3.5 our of 5 stars
Run Time: 67 minutes
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Format: Black & White
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