Lively A&C. The gags fly fast and furious as the boys invade a dude ranch that'll never be the same. There, the boys practice the patented Costello double-takes, knock-about, and word play— for example, "Ever had your palm read?"— and we fans know what happens next because of double meanings. Then there are lots of antics with Chief Yowlatchie and tribe, as Costello shows why he was a cavalry school flunk-out. And what a bang-up finale in that nifty little car that takes on the whole San Fernando Valley, both forwards and backwards.
Also, there's lovely Anne Gwynne as blonde eye candy in her cowgirl getup, along with Dick Foran and Johnny Mack Brown who're doing something or other. And shouldn't forget the many mellow sounds of the 40's, including some lively hep-cat leg shaking. And isn't that the legendary Ella Fitzgerald making a movie debut. Too bad we don't see more of her swinging style.
No real plot, just a couple intrigues for the boys to hang their hats on. Too bad this is director Lubin's last A&C film. He really knows how to mix the comic brew. Then too, it's still early for the boys and movies, so the duo appears really motivated. No, the comedy's nothing to write home about; but it is worth tapping out a happily positive review.
Also, there's lovely Anne Gwynne as blonde eye candy in her cowgirl getup, along with Dick Foran and Johnny Mack Brown who're doing something or other. And shouldn't forget the many mellow sounds of the 40's, including some lively hep-cat leg shaking. And isn't that the legendary Ella Fitzgerald making a movie debut. Too bad we don't see more of her swinging style.
No real plot, just a couple intrigues for the boys to hang their hats on. Too bad this is director Lubin's last A&C film. He really knows how to mix the comic brew. Then too, it's still early for the boys and movies, so the duo appears really motivated. No, the comedy's nothing to write home about; but it is worth tapping out a happily positive review.