William Powell (Larry/George) gets a clonk on the head and gets amnesia. He forgets the last 9 years of his life. Actually, he is reverting to the person that he originally was (George) – apparently he had received another clonk on the head 9 years previously that had turned him into the ghastly upstanding citizen (Larry). Anyway, he has to pretend to be Larry in order to live as George, for George was a crook, and he now sees a way to swindle some money out of his life as Larry. However, one thing stands in his way – Myrna Loy (Kay).
This film has funny moments and a good cast, and even Frank McHugh (Doc) is funny as Powell's sidekick. I usually find sidekicks take on more of an annoying than amusing role. Not here, though, the sidekick is likable. The film has a section with some boy scouts where it loses momentum, but apart from this, it entertains. Powell and Loy work well together in both the comedy sections and, more uniquely, in that moment when they are required to convey their love for one another. It is totally believable and naturally acted.
This film does send out the very important message that good guys are boring. You should dance with yourself, have a drink every 15 minutes and for goodness sake don't waste your time with do-good extra-curricular activities.
This film has funny moments and a good cast, and even Frank McHugh (Doc) is funny as Powell's sidekick. I usually find sidekicks take on more of an annoying than amusing role. Not here, though, the sidekick is likable. The film has a section with some boy scouts where it loses momentum, but apart from this, it entertains. Powell and Loy work well together in both the comedy sections and, more uniquely, in that moment when they are required to convey their love for one another. It is totally believable and naturally acted.
This film does send out the very important message that good guys are boring. You should dance with yourself, have a drink every 15 minutes and for goodness sake don't waste your time with do-good extra-curricular activities.