Party Fever
Party Fever

Party Fever

1938
Movie
10 min
English

Alfalfa, Butch and Waldo compete for Mayor For A Day. Whoever becomes Mayor gets to take Darla to the Strawberry Festival.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Arthur LubinGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A young man dreams of becoming a famous bandleader and tries to win the affections of a wealthy socialite. He enters a band contest to prove his talent, navigating through various comedic situations and musical numbers along the way. His efforts to impress both the judges and his love interest form the core of the story.

Critical Reception

Party Fever was a modest musical comedy that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. While its musical numbers and the performances of its cast were sometimes noted, the film was often described as formulaic and lacking in originality. Audiences at the time likely enjoyed it as a typical lighthearted entertainment of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • A pleasant but unremarkable musical comedy.
  • Features some entertaining musical sequences.
  • Relies on familiar comedic tropes without adding much innovation.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available in a summarized format.

Fun Fact

The film features a young Buddy Ebsen, who would later become widely known for his role as Jed Clampett in the classic TV series 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

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