Cabbie Dick Purcell (Dick Powell) wants to sing. He tries to contact a producer to audition for a cheese campaign. Secretary Alice Hughes (Joan Blondell) finally allows him in. The sponsor is convinced that she needs a singer from Italy. Dick follows them across the ocean and becomes a gondolier in Venice.
This light comedy is mildly amusing. The story is goofy, but not goofy enough to be screwball. I would like Dick Powell to spend more time with Joan Blondell to build up more chemistry especially on the ship over to Europe. Going back to America feels like a different movie with the ridiculous premise finally taking off. If only, they could get there sooner. What they need is one sleazy reporter trying to out Dick.
This light comedy is mildly amusing. The story is goofy, but not goofy enough to be screwball. I would like Dick Powell to spend more time with Joan Blondell to build up more chemistry especially on the ship over to Europe. Going back to America feels like a different movie with the ridiculous premise finally taking off. If only, they could get there sooner. What they need is one sleazy reporter trying to out Dick.