Review of In Society

The famous "fire-truck" car-chase footage (exerpt) reused in 3 Universal movies shows up here, also in "Never give a Sucker an Even Break", and "Fireman, Save my Child". As "Society" plumbers they tear up the bathroom and it floats away. They are mistakenly sent another society invitation to a party instead of a complaint letter for destroying the plumbing. They "borrow" other guests' clothing and attend the affair. Lou undressing for the bath is a scream! Arthur Treacher plays "Pipps" the English butler. All too familiar material, even the stolen painting ("Animal Crackers") gag. Best enjoyed for "The Bagel St." and Susquehanna Hat Co." routine as everybody Lou asks for directions goes berserk and "pops" a straw hat. Only one (of four) songs is enjoyable: "No 'bout' a doubt it..." sung by (another) beautiful blonde. More action than later films. Tally Ho! The fox hunt is great fun, as Lou ends up "cuddling" with the fox.