Sit Tight
Winnie Lightner is the head of a health clinic and has Joe E. Brown as one of her employees. Brown is a wrestler named JoJo and he is forced to enter the ring and face down a musclebound masked opponent (Frank S. Hagney). Making matters worse, the masked marauder is convinced that his wife has been fooling around with JoJo. JoJo is knocked out early in the proceedings, whereupon he dreams he's a sultan surrounded by harem girls. A romantic subplot involves Paul Gregory and Claudia Dell. Gregory works for Dell's father and Dell asks her father to give Gregory a promotion so that she can spend more time with him. When Gregory refuses to be promoted without earning the position, she threatens to have him fired and Gregory quits his job. Gregory attempts to start a new career as a championship wrestler and is trained by Lightner and Brown. When Dell finds out about this, she attempts to stop him and asks for his forgiveness. She pleads with him to not fight but he has already promised...
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a rundown boarding house and struggles to keep it afloat amidst a series of chaotic events. She finds herself caught between a charming but penniless suitor and a wealthy, persistent admirer, all while dealing with quirky tenants and unexpected financial woes. Her determination and wit are put to the test as she tries to save her inheritance and find true love.
Critical Reception
Sit Tight received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its comedic elements and the performances of its cast, others found the plot to be formulaic and lacking originality. The film was generally seen as a lighthearted diversion rather than a groundbreaking piece of cinema, appealing to audiences looking for simple entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted comedy and energetic performances.
- Criticized for a predictable storyline and familiar romantic entanglements.
- Considered a charming, albeit unremarkable, example of early 1930s romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Sit Tight' appears to be largely absent or difficult to ascertain from available records, suggesting it was not a widely discussed film among general viewers in the long term.
Fun Fact
William Wyler, who would later become a celebrated director known for epics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Best Years of Our Lives', directed this early comedy early in his career.
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