Palmy Days
Palmy Days

Palmy Days

1931Movie77 minEnglish

Musical comedy antics in an art deco bakery (motto: "Glorifying the American Doughnut") where Eddie Cantor, the overworked assistant to a phony psychic, is mistaken for an efficiency expert and placed in charge. Complications ensue when the psychic and his gang attempt to rob the payroll.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Buster LewisGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Buddy, a struggling songwriter, dreams of making it big in show business. He encounters a beautiful young woman named Betty, who becomes his muse and inspiration. Together, they navigate the challenges and triumphs of the entertainment industry, facing rivals and setbacks on their journey to stardom. The film culminates in a spectacular Broadway production showcasing their talent and hard work.

Critical Reception

Palmy Days was a modest musical comedy that capitalized on the popularity of its star, Al Jolson. While it offered song-and-dance numbers and Jolson's signature charisma, it was generally seen as a formulaic entry in the early sound musical genre, lacking significant innovation but providing reliable entertainment for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features Al Jolson in his familiar singing and acting style.
  • A standard musical with a predictable plot and engaging musical numbers.
  • Suffers from weak supporting characters and a lack of truly memorable songs.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Palmy Days is not readily available through contemporary Google user reviews. However, historical context suggests it was a typical early sound musical, appreciated for its star power and song-and-dance routines but not widely lauded for groundbreaking cinematic achievements.

Fun Fact

The film marked one of Al Jolson's earlier sound film roles after his groundbreaking success with 'The Jazz Singer'.

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