One of the more fun, talented, comedy teams ever put together in one film: Edward Horton, Guy Kibbee, and the deadpan Zasu Pitts. The Upshaws (Kibbee and Pitts) have lots of money, but aren't part of the upper crust jet set... yet. Kibbee would rather eat at the lunch counter across the street, and that's where he meets and hires Sandy (June Martel). She will pretend to be their daughter, who's having her debut with the gentry. Augie and Harley (Horton and Ross Alexander) scheme to get their hands on some of the Upshaw's money, by selling the family paintings. This caper has its ups and downs, and of course, Sandy's past catches up with her, and may ruin the whole thing. the energetic Ross Alexander was gay when it wasn't okay to be gay in hollywood, and died so young at 29 just two years after making this. it's a fun, peppy love story. highly recommended. some fun scenes in the lunch counter. the silly duets between and Horton and Alexander did go on a bit too long. Once was just right... the second time was kind of a yawn. fun running gag where Sandy keeps getting her heel caught. (which was re-used in Glass Bottom Boat!) Great film, directed by frenchman Robert Florey.
Review of Going Highbrow
