Next Week-End
Will Stanton, drunken host at his own dull dinner party, decides to leave his guests and go out to make whoopee. At a local night club, emcee Eddie Dunn introduces singer Dorothy Granger. Her singing inspires not a single reaction. The dead atmosphere is livened up when Stanton shows up and starts mussing up everybody's hair. It catches on and soon patrons are mussing each other's hair. Stanton goes into the washroom and drunkenly washes two hands - one his and one the attendant's. He takes a bottle of soap back to the dance floor and pours it out, causing all the dancers to fall on their ..well, to fall down. A seltzer spray melee follows and Stanton decides to go home. His dull wife asks Stanton to tell his dull guests if he learned anything out on the town. Stanton picks up a bottle of seltzer and starts spritzing.
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Plot Summary
A struggling songwriter is mistaken for a wealthy heir and finds himself in a whirlwind of romance and mistaken identity. He attempts to maintain the charade while pursuing the woman he loves, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and musical numbers.
Critical Reception
Next Week-End was a lighthearted musical comedy that received a generally positive, if unremarkable, reception upon its release. Critics often praised its charming cast and energetic musical sequences, while some found the plot to be predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed its escapist nature during the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming lead performances and upbeat musical numbers.
- Found to be a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.
- An enjoyable escape with good comedic timing from its cast.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the time generally highlight the film's enjoyable songs and the chemistry between the lead actors, with many finding it a delightful diversion.
Fun Fact
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who later gained fame as Rochester Van Jones on The Jack Benny Program, had an early role in this film before his more prominent comedic career took off.
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