This very early talkie, like many of its time, had only about 17 minutes of sound, with the rest of the narrative carried by titles. The story concerns a burlesque team, Bennett and the irrepressible Brown (who went on to greater things), who play mostly to the hicks in the sticks. When
Brown gets a lucrative offer to play the big-city Frolics as a solo, he accepts the engagement and Bennett, forced to play it single, resumes her rustic rounds. Vamped by Vaughn during his stint on the New York stage, Brown pens a missive to Bennett attesting his plans to stay solo until he lands
the lovely novelty act. On learning that vixen Vaughn was simply demonstrating friendli...
Released:
1929
Rated:
NR
Length:
87 mins