Buy Me That Town

A bumbling New York City inventor is sent to a small, supposedly bankrupt town in Florida to repossess a radio station. He soon discovers that the town is actually a front for mobsters running a gambling racket. To clear his name and expose their operation, he must use his wit and inventions to outsmart the criminals and save the town.

Buy Me That Town was a minor musical comedy that received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While Joe E. Brown's comedic performance was noted, the film was often criticized for its weak script, predictable plot, and uninspired musical numbers. It is largely remembered as a B-movie that failed to distinguish itself.

• Joe E. Brown's slapstick antics are the film's main draw, but they aren't enough to salvage a thin plot.
• The musical numbers are largely forgettable and do little to advance the narrative.
• A formulaic B-movie with a predictable outcome.

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Lana Turner, who had a small role in this film, would go on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1940s and 1950s.