My Friend Irma Goes West
My Friend Irma Goes West

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My Friend Irma Goes West

1950
Movie
91 min
English

Singer Steve, friend Seymour and fiance Jane, along with her dizzy blonde room mate Irma, have a series of misadventures on a California-bound train and end up involved with a gang of murderous gangsters in Las Vegas.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Hal WalkerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The sequel to 'My Friend Irma', this film follows Irma Peterson and her pal Jane trying to make it big in Hollywood. Irma's naive nature and Jane's schemes often lead to comedic misunderstandings and chaotic situations as they navigate the glitz and glamour of the film industry. Their attempts to find fame and fortune are fraught with peculiar characters and unlikely adventures.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, largely seen as a formulaic and less inspired follow-up to its predecessor. While it capitalized on the popularity of the radio show and its stars, critics found the plot thin and the humor less effective. Audiences, however, were still drawn to the familiar characters and lighthearted comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied heavily on the popularity of its radio origins, lacking originality.

  • The humor was considered repetitive and not as sharp as in the first film.

  • A light, escapist comedy that provided mild entertainment but little substance.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'My Friend Irma Goes West' was generally moderate. Viewers appreciated the familiar characters and the slapstick comedy, finding it a pleasant diversion. However, many felt it didn't offer much new or surprising, making it a forgettable sequel for some.

Fun Fact

The film served as a vehicle for the popular radio characters of Irma Peterson and Jane Wilson, who had a successful run on radio from 1947 to 1954 before this film sequel.

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