The St. Louis Kid
Trucker Eddie Kennedy gets involved with the law when he has an car accident with Ann Reid and knocks the owner of a dairy out. He evades a penalty when he claims, that he had done it as an act of solidarism with the farmers. The farmers start an boycott action against this dairy, so the owner has to bring milk from elsewhere to his dairy, but the farmers closed the road, and Kennedy is arrested once more. He leaves jail at night to meet Ann, but meanwhile the owner has asked some mobsters to deliver the milk. One of the farmers is murdered, Ann Reid is missing and Eddie Kennedy is accused of murder.
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Plot Summary
A shy and unassuming accountant from St. Louis, Eddie Cantor, travels to New York City to take over his uncle's struggling butcher shop. Upon arrival, he discovers his uncle has been running a front for a notorious gambling ring and has amassed significant debts. Eddie must navigate the dangerous underworld and the world of boxing to settle his uncle's affairs and find his own place in the city.
Critical Reception
This early Eddie Cantor film is generally seen as a lighthearted, albeit formulaic, comedy. It showcases Cantor's signature slapstick and musical numbers, typical of his popular appeal in the 1930s. While not a critical masterpiece, it provided escapist entertainment for Depression-era audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Eddie Cantor's energetic performance and comedic timing are the main draws.
- The film offers predictable but enjoyable slapstick and musical interludes.
- A standard, lightweight comedy that relies heavily on its star's persona.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this vintage film.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for featuring an early appearance by the legendary comedian Eddie Cantor in a leading role, solidifying his status as a bankable star in early Hollywood comedies.
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