Frank Morgan was a gem, and a very busy actor in 1940, appearing in 7 films for MGM...and this one was filmed less than a year after his wonderful role of the Wizard in "The Wizard Of Oz". Among his great roles of 1940 were "The Shop Around The Corner", "The Mortal Storm", and "Boom Town", all notable. This trifle -- "Hullabaloo" -- was not one of his notable films, however, although it is a pleasant enough light musical.
In the film, Morgan -- an out of work actor -- puts on a "War Of The Worlds"-type radio program, getting him fired (yet again). But, he has an ace in the hole -- the sponsor's sister-in-law is quite taken with Morgan. What's most delightful about this film is Morgan's opportunity to really ham it up...and he does! Particularly amusing is when three ex-wives (with long lost children) pop up demanding alimony...much to the shock of the sponsor's sister-in-law! Along the way there are a number of pleasant performances -- Virginia O'Brien, Dan Dailey, and Billie Burke among them.
Not a great film, but worth seeing at least once.
In the film, Morgan -- an out of work actor -- puts on a "War Of The Worlds"-type radio program, getting him fired (yet again). But, he has an ace in the hole -- the sponsor's sister-in-law is quite taken with Morgan. What's most delightful about this film is Morgan's opportunity to really ham it up...and he does! Particularly amusing is when three ex-wives (with long lost children) pop up demanding alimony...much to the shock of the sponsor's sister-in-law! Along the way there are a number of pleasant performances -- Virginia O'Brien, Dan Dailey, and Billie Burke among them.
Not a great film, but worth seeing at least once.