Taking the Count
Now that they're engaged, Ann wants Joe to retire from the ring, seeing as how he's the heavyweight champ. Ann's mother, who doesn't want her daughter marrying "beneath" the wealthy family's standing, to set Ann up with a European count. What the mother doesn't know is that the "count" is after the family's money more than he is Ann.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck boxer finds himself in a series of comedic predicaments when he becomes entangled with a wealthy socialite and her scheming relatives. He must contend with sabotage, mistaken identities, and the pressures of an upcoming fight, all while trying to win the heart of the woman he loves.
Critical Reception
A lighthearted British comedy, 'Taking the Count' was generally received as a pleasant, if unremarkable, entry into the genre. Its humor was found to be serviceable, and the performances adequate, though it did not achieve significant critical acclaim, often serving as a B-movie offering.
What Reviewers Say
- Mildly amusing with predictable plot points.
- Relies on familiar comedic tropes of the era.
- A straightforward, light entertainment piece.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unrecorded due to the film's age and B-movie status. It is generally considered a forgotten comedy from the late 1930s.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by British Lion Film Corporation, a studio known for its wide range of films from quota quickies to more prestigious productions during the 1930s.
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