A great ensemble doesn't waste anyone, giving strong moments to the parents (Guy Kibbee and Sarah Padden), three grown children (Ruth Hussey, Lana Turner and Lew Ayres) and potential son-in-law (Robert Young), Hussey's boss. She's about ready to go om vacation, and after training temp secretary Virginia Grey, realizes what a shambles the office would be when she got back, she decides she isn't going. Young decides that there's not going to be a vacation, but a honeymoon.
The conflict occurs when Young decides to get to know Hussey's family and moves in with then, finding comflict from activist Ayres and clingy motherly support by Padden. Also getting involved is Young's sister (Rita Johnson), concerned when her brother announces that he's giving up all his money which causes more problems. A mixture of social comedy and family drama gives the elder Kibbee and Padden some poignant drama and Turner the opportunity to attempt an explosive dramatic scene. The MGM gloss gives this lower budget A picture some charm, but the varying moods of the film is frequently overwrought. Interesting as a historical piece, being Turner's first genuinely large role, even though her darker hair makes her somewhat unrecognizable.
The conflict occurs when Young decides to get to know Hussey's family and moves in with then, finding comflict from activist Ayres and clingy motherly support by Padden. Also getting involved is Young's sister (Rita Johnson), concerned when her brother announces that he's giving up all his money which causes more problems. A mixture of social comedy and family drama gives the elder Kibbee and Padden some poignant drama and Turner the opportunity to attempt an explosive dramatic scene. The MGM gloss gives this lower budget A picture some charm, but the varying moods of the film is frequently overwrought. Interesting as a historical piece, being Turner's first genuinely large role, even though her darker hair makes her somewhat unrecognizable.