A hammy romp, dated and with energy petering out after a while, but furiously acted by costars Davis and Howard. He's an egocentric matinee idol engaged to Davis, his battle-axe leading lady.
They have called off their marriage 11 times because, as loving as they are on stage, they constantly bicker off stage. Howard revels in the adoration of his stage-door Janies, which Davis can't stand. The most blatant swooner is de Havilland, who comes to every performance and sits there
starry-eyed and almost salivating. being engaged to Knowles doesn't stop her from visiting the backstage dressing room and declaring her love to Howard. Later, Knowles confronts Howard and...
Released:
1937
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins