The other reviews for Going Highbrow tend to be a little harsh, I think, so even though I've only given it a '5', I'm going to concentrate on the film's better qualities. Guy Kibbee and ZaSu Pitts are marvelous as a nouveau riche Kansas couple trying to impress Manhattan's bluebloods. Accordingly, they've purchased a pricey painting in Europe, attracting the attention of hustler Augie (the always wonderful Edward Everett Horton), who thinks he can squeeze some of their money out of them by selling them some artwork owned by the mother of his friend Harley (Ross Alexander, who should have been a star). Romantic interest is provided by waitress Sandy (gorgeous June Martel), and Judy Canova supplies yucks as her co-worker Annie. Sy Bartlett and Edward Kaufman's screenplay is filled with snappy dialogue, and as ridiculous as it all is, the result is tremendously entertaining.
Review of Going Highbrow
