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Lucky Kids
After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune). Harvey plays Ann Garden, an unemployed actress who ends up in night court on a loitering charge. Here she meets Gil Taylor (Willy Fritsch), a struggling songwriter temporarily employed as a court reporter. Hoping to keep her out of jail, Gil impulsively tells the judge that he's engaged to Ann -- whereupon the judge, equally impulsively, marries the couple on the spot! After this inauspicious start, Ann and Gil embark upon a rocky (but tuneful) whirlwind romance.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck inventor tries to make a living by entering his dog in a pet show, only to discover his canine companion is more intelligent than he initially believed. The inventor and his dog become entangled with a group of street urchins who help them navigate the complexities of the competition and evade crooks interested in the prize money.
Critical Reception
Lucky Kids received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its lighthearted family entertainment and the charm of its young cast, while others found its plot predictable and its humor somewhat dated. The film is often remembered for Buster Keaton's brief but memorable appearance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innocent, family-friendly themes.
Criticized for a simplistic and predictable storyline.
Buster Keaton's cameo was a highlight for some viewers.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unrecorded due to the film's age and limited distribution, making it difficult to ascertain specific user likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film features a rare appearance by Buster Keaton in a supporting role, a notable departure from his usual starring vehicles.
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