Paramount
In this musical comedy, directed by the versatile Raoul Walsh, Jack Benny, in one of his first starring roles, plays Mac Brewster, an advertising executive who tries to land a silverware account, and then hold on to it as his biggest client.
The artists of the title include the gifted comedian-cartoonists Peter Arno and Rube Goldberg.
The silver company is run by Alan Townshend (Richard Arlen), who employs in the office Paula Sewell (Ida Lupino), a woman longing to compete in the Artists and Models Ball and win the title of Queen.
Poor Paula: professional models are frowned upon at the Ball, and all entrants must be debutantes. Among them is the snooty Cynthia Wentworth (Gail Patrick), who looks to be a shoo-in to win. But Paula has a plan of how to win the desirable crown—and more.
Among the highlight is a scene in which the brilliant jazz musician Louis Armstrong performs a tune with Martha Raye.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Song; Whispers in the Dark, music by Frederick Hollander; lyrics by Leo Robin
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context:
The Song Oscar went to Harry Owens' “Sweet Leilani” from “Waikiki Wedding.”
Credits:
Running time: 95 Minutes.
Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Cast
Jack Benny as Mac Brewster
Ida Lupino as Paula Sewell
Richard Arlen as Alan Townsend
Gail Patrick as Cynthia Wentworth
Ben Blue as Jupiter Pluvius II
Judy Canova as Toots/Specialty
