This two reel MGM curiosity concerns the romantic adventures of two competing waffle iron manufacturers. Benny Rubin is cast as an Asian fakir and his characterization is far from politically correct. But, of course, this short was made in 1939. Two new songs are provided by Wright and Forrest, who went on to Broadway fame with "Song of Norway", "Kismet", and "Grand Hotel". At this time, they were staff writers at MGM, more or less replacing Brown and Freed as the house song smiths. The musical numbers are well written and can proudly stand beside other theater music written in 1939. Watch for Tommy "Butch" Bond in a cameo role. At this time, he was making one reel "Our Gang" comedies for MGM.
Review of Happily Buried
