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A Night Like This
Going under cover, P.C. Mahoney passes for a gentleman to get into the notorious Moonstone Club. There he meets Clifford Tope, a ne'er do well who is love with cabaret star Cora Mellish. She in turn has run up steep gambling debts and has paid off the Club's blackmailing owner with a stolen necklace. As things heat up Cora seeks help from the easy-going Tope.
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Plot Summary
A young woman struggles with her overwhelming, overly-attached aunt who is determined to marry her off. When she finally gets a chance to escape to a secluded cabin with a potential suitor, her aunt and a host of other characters descend upon them, creating a chaotic and comedic series of events. The film follows her attempts to navigate the romantic entanglements and familial interference.
Critical Reception
A Night Like This was a modest comedy of its time, generally viewed as a lighthearted diversion. Critics at the time noted its reliance on screwball comedic tropes and the performances of its cast, particularly Edward Everett Horton, for its entertainment value. While not a groundbreaking film, it offered escapism and humor to audiences during the early years of sound cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fast-paced comedic situations.
Edward Everett Horton's performance often highlighted as a standout.
Seen as a typical, if somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available in modern digital archives.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the play 'The Best People' by David Gray and Avery Hopwood.
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