i first saw this movie year ago and have continue to view it several time a year when i have an opportunity . it be on my list of favorite movie along with some of the classic . should anyone tell you it be foolish or outdated and ignore them . this movie be for anyone who enjoy laugh and music . the dance isn not a important in this film a in other astaire movie so the comedy and act shine through . see this movie if you can and it may be light but it be still completely amuse . so i know that many people hate black and white film and they think old movie can not really be funny and this movie should make them change their mind . no one i know can watch this movie without be at least mildly amuse . the only problem with the film represent fred astaire singing without dance . he may be a great performer and capable singer but it just isn not fascinating and leave a big hole in the middle of the story . the comedy get a bit cliché at time but the vaudevillesque performance of g burn and g allen be just perfect for the piece and can satisfy anyone look for some easy laugh . give this film a chance even if you do not like old movie and this movie can appeal to the ridiculous in any one .