Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink

Strike Me Pink

1936Movie100 minEnglish

Meek Eddie Pink becomes manager of an amusement park beset by mobsters.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

Eddie J. Jones, a ladies' man and pool shark, falls for the wealthy socialite Joyce Prentiss. To get closer to her, he poses as a health and fitness expert. However, his elaborate charade becomes increasingly complicated as he juggles his new identity, his pool hall life, and the affections of the glamorous Margo. The film follows his comedic attempts to maintain the deception and win Joyce's heart.

Critical Reception

Strike Me Pink received a mixed reception upon its release. While Eddie Cantor's energetic performance and the musical numbers were generally praised, the plot was often found to be thin and formulaic. Audiences enjoyed the star power and the lighthearted entertainment, but critics were less impressed with the overall script and direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eddie Cantor's signature comedic style and musical talents are on full display.
  • The film offers a standard, predictable romantic comedy plot with musical interludes.
  • While entertaining, it lacks depth and originality in its storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this particular film. However, given its era and star, it likely appealed to fans of light musical comedies and Eddie Cantor's specific brand of humor.

Fun Fact

This film marked the only on-screen pairing of musical powerhouses Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman.

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This is quite a fun, gentle, comedy that sees Eddie Cantor play "Eddie Pink"; a rather feeble dry-cleaner who get's picked upon by the local youth. He sends off for a sort of Charles Atlas course for cowardly lions that will give him courag...