A stock broker's best man thinks the bride-to-be and her family are just out for the groom's money, so he does everything he can to prevent the wedding.A stock broker's best man thinks the bride-to-be and her family are just out for the groom's money, so he does everything he can to prevent the wedding.A stock broker's best man thinks the bride-to-be and her family are just out for the groom's money, so he does everything he can to prevent the wedding.
George Beranger
- Jewelry Store Clerk
- (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
James Conaty
- Board Member
- (uncredited)
Don Downen
- Billy
- (uncredited)
John Elliott
- Sam
- (uncredited)
Eddie Graham
- Club Bar Customer
- (uncredited)
Carol Hughes
- Phyllis
- (uncredited)
Mitchell Ingraham
- Calhoun's Servant
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Times Square Playboy (1936) screenplay was based on the Broadway production of "The Home Towners" by stage legend George M. Cohan, which opened at the Hudson Theater on August 23, 1926 and ran for 64 performances.
Working titles were Broadway Playboy, The Gentleman from Big Bend and His Best Man. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The film's art direction was by Esdras Hartley, and uncredited costume design by Orry-Kelly.
- GoofsCasey (Vic's butler/judo instructor) when the entire group is enjoying a toast with champagne, is the first to throw his glass at a door and have it shatter in celebration. When it hits, the floor beneath the door is already littered with broken glass.
- Quotes
P.H. Bancroft: Here's mud in your eye!
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Funniest Bloopers from Classic Hollywood Movies (2023)
- SoundtracksLooking for Trouble
(uncredited)
Music by M.K. Jerome
Lyrics by Joan Jasmyn
[Beth aka Fay Melody (June Travis) sings the song in her nightclub act]
Featured review
Wall Street tycoon Warren William is engaged to nightclub singer June Travis, so his oldest friend from Big Bend Indiana, Gene Lockhart, comes to town with his wife Kathleen Lockhart, to be best man. But Lockhart -- Gene, not Kathleen -- is suspicious of Miss Travis, and her family, and her ex-boyfriend. He quarrels with William, then the wedding is called off.
It's an ensemble piece, but Lockhart gets a rare chance to be the de facto lead, and does a decent job in this second-feature remake of 1928 THE HOME TOWNERS. It was based on a George M. Cohan play and directed for speed by William McGann. Like many a Warner B of this period, it's adequate without being memorable.
It's an ensemble piece, but Lockhart gets a rare chance to be the de facto lead, and does a decent job in this second-feature remake of 1928 THE HOME TOWNERS. It was based on a George M. Cohan play and directed for speed by William McGann. Like many a Warner B of this period, it's adequate without being memorable.
Details
- Runtime1 hour 2 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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