Even though it's lighthearted, this film does touch on several issues that were important at the time: joblessness, income inequity, old age. It's only about six inches deep, but most movies at the time were only about an inch deep.
And Ruth Hussey holds her own against Lana Turner (who does a creditable acting job, by the way).
The only downside [** spoiler alert **]...
...is...
... the ending. In the space of three or four minutes, most of the characters surrendered their principles, on which the entire movie is based. Very disappointing, as if the author/playwright/screenwriter ran out of time and wrapped things up quickly and sloppily.
But overall, a mostly enjoyable film, with a glance at social problems.
And Ruth Hussey holds her own against Lana Turner (who does a creditable acting job, by the way).
The only downside [** spoiler alert **]...
...is...
... the ending. In the space of three or four minutes, most of the characters surrendered their principles, on which the entire movie is based. Very disappointing, as if the author/playwright/screenwriter ran out of time and wrapped things up quickly and sloppily.
But overall, a mostly enjoyable film, with a glance at social problems.