Movie spotlight
Postal Union
A telegraph postal union worker has no luck when asks a pretty co-worker to marry him. She says he'd have to be a magician to get her to say yes. Things are complicated when, as a favor to a stuttering acquaintance, he takes his overweight girlfriend to the movies to propose to her by proxy. Unfortunately the pretty co-worker spots him with her in the theater, so he begins to learn magic tricks.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young, ambitious mailman dreams of climbing the ranks of the postal service, facing both romantic entanglements and bureaucratic hurdles. His dedication to his job and his sweetheart is put to the test by a series of comedic mishaps and the interference of a rival.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success upon its release, appealing to audiences with its lighthearted humor and romantic themes. While not critically acclaimed, it was seen as an entertaining diversion typical of the era's comedies.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its light and breezy comedic tone.
Enjoyed for its simple, feel-good romantic storyline.
Considered a charming, if unremarkable, studio comedy of its time.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this 1937 film.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the earliest comedic leading roles for Johnny Downs, who would later become a familiar face in Hollywood musicals and comedies.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources