Partners Please

A wealthy young man, recently disinherited, attempts to secure his financial future by marrying a woman with a large fortune. He sets his sights on a divorced socialite who is equally desperate for a wealthy spouse. Their courtship is filled with misunderstandings and comical schemes as they try to outwit each other and secure their financial independence through marriage.

Upon its release, "Partners Please" received mixed reviews. Critics noted its lighthearted comedic tone and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Lilyan Tashman. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and formulaic for the era's romantic comedies. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its escapist entertainment.

• Praised for its breezy comedic pacing and the presence of Lilyan Tashman.
• Criticized for a thin and predictable romantic plot.
• Seen as a light, entertaining diversion from its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early film, but contemporary accounts suggest it was viewed as an amusing, albeit unsophisticated, romantic comedy.

Lilyan Tashman, known as "The First Lady of the Screen" for her roles as sophisticated, man-eating vamps, had a flair for fashion and often designed her own costumes for films, including those in "Partners Please."