Group of socialites trying to organize a dinner? Kind of a less trippy Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie The pre-code stuff is always fun because there’s so much they sneak into this film (like all the sleeping around) that wouldn’t fly a couple years later.John Barrymore as a washed silent movie star was so on the nose, it was quite bold of him to do. He’s extremely charismatic and enjoyable in this part. His final scene is the most intense of the film.BUT JEAN HARLOW THO! Her performance didn’t particularly impress me in Public Enemy but here she is electric, delivering the biggest laughs of the films.Slower than a lot of the pre-code comedies I’m used to (Trouble in Paradise and the Busbee Berkeley musicals) though it isn’t a straight up comedy. Not my favorite of the era but certainly quite enjoyable.
