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On the Level
An ironworker and his equally tough friend decide to leave New Orleans to work as beam-walkers on a New York City skyscraper. This arouses the ire of his Cajun girlfriend who promptly shoots at him as he walks away and then follows him to the Big Apple where she becomes a nightclub performer.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young woman, tired of her pampered life, disguises herself as a common worker to experience life among the "real people." She takes a job in a factory and finds herself falling for a handsome fellow employee. However, her secret identity and the social divide between them create complications.
Critical Reception
This early musical comedy received generally positive reviews for its lighthearted entertainment and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Bebe Daniels. It was seen as a charming diversion typical of the era, though not groundbreaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its breezy musical numbers and romantic storyline.
Bebe Daniels' performance was highlighted as a strong point.
Considered a pleasant, if unremarkable, early talkie musical.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the early sound films to incorporate musical numbers, contributing to the burgeoning trend of the musical genre in Hollywood during the early 1930s.
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