Movie spotlight
I'm Much Obliged
Newspaper columnist Mr. Inquisitive telephones readers to ask, "What would you like to do?", with the chosen responses being eligible for a prize. The callees include torch singer Vera Van, bandleader Lester Cole (and his Texas Rangers), and other late-period vaudeville acts, all whom are ready to perform.
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Plot Summary
This short film follows a man who owes money to a loan shark and tries to find a way to pay him back. He encounters various characters and situations as he attempts to solve his financial woes.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1936, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, such shorts were typically produced as B-movie content or filler, often relying on popular entertainers of the era. The presence of Lew Kelly and Eddie Anderson suggests a focus on comedic and musical performance.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a lighthearted comedic piece typical of the era's short films.
Features performances from comedians and musicians popular in the 1930s.
Served as entertainment filler, often without significant critical analysis.
Google audience: No specific user reviews are available for this very old short film. Audience reception would have been limited to theater-goers of the time.
Fun Fact
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, who later became famous for his role as Rochester Van Jones on The Jack Benny Program, had a career in numerous short films and bit parts before his major breakthrough.
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