Saturday, August 3, 2024

Mr. Lucky (1943)

Gambler Joe (Cary Grant) needs to raise cash to finance a gambling cruise, so he plots to scam a war relief charity into running a fundraising casino. Will love bloom?

If you like the smart aleck Grant ala His Girl Friday, well here he is. That’s not to say that the films are equal. Girl Friday is a far better film, all around. But his charming scoundrel is present. Laraine Day, fifteen years Cary’s junior, is the charity worker wise to his intentions.

Not too much to say about this one. Typical wartime Hollywood patriotism, as one would expect. Amusing and perfectly watchable film. AMRU 3.5. Wow, I’ve gotten behind on my postings. I still have three films in the chamber.

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