but even caricature need a plausible plot line . i suppose in 1934 some part of that audience long ago would enjoy this tepid farce . it doesn not age well . it do give nat pendelton and zasu pitt experience and expert support player a shot at lead role . pendelton and who be feature prominently in the thin man series try his best but be over match by witless plot . with the backdrop be a stage play with gangster it not exactly original material . movie save grace be the always excellent edward everett horton in a wasted performance . but do not waste your time watch everett in this film . i would encourage anyone to watch him in his effort in holiday and with cary grant and katherine hepburn . same era 1936 and but much good script and storyline . good gag and needless to say star power a well .