I can't help it... I'm a sap for this film. Since seeing it last month, I have spoken to anyone and everyone about the charms and witty manner of this little delight on 9 reels. With Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Sullivan, how can you go wrong? What can I say about this film that others here have not already said? Obviously, Montgomery is ultimately one of the most beautiful stars to ever grace any screen, silver or modern. His smile is contagious - Just adorable with a touch of deviance thrown in for good measure, and his accent makes every line funny.We begin with see him in his racketeer life style, he's mean and chases just about anything with a dress. Once circumstances force him to spend the morning in a little farm in the country, you could imagine "Lucky's" dismay. He wants out - and quick. That is until he catches sight of the gorgeous Pauline (casted flawlessly with Maureen O'Sullivan), all bets are off. Together, they share chemistry that is sure to satisfy anyone looking for a good love story.For Montgomery fans (like me), the scenes where Bob is opposite the farm animals are just priceless. It's hilarious to see him interact with them, often speaking to them like the gangsters and "clients" he once hassled back in the big city. The scenes with chickens are some of the most humorous, like when he goes to check the chicken coop for eggs... "Hording, ay?" he says, lifting one of the hens up. "You did good, you know that, don't you?" Before that, he feeds the chickens in one of his first attempts at mimicking farm life. When he bends down to feed them, one takes a good chomp at his finger. While Pauline is not looking, "Lucky" nearly settles the matter 'gangster' style. There's also an adorable scene with Pauline teaching "Lucky" to milk a cow. He's never quite "on the level" with his knowledge (or lack there of) of farm procedure. When Pauline hands him the pail for milking, he responds, "Well, I'm used to a bottle but this will do." The whole film we watch Robert Montgomery's character chase and chase Pauline, something always getting in the way of them being alone together. Finally, the rest of the family take a trip while nearly being pushed out the door by "Lucky." He hurries through the chores in anticipation of a picnic all alone with Pauline. When rain once again spoils "Lucky's" plans, they have to take shelter in a neighbor's cabin near the farm. Truly one of the most romantic scenes I've seen on film, they both sit together in front of the fire wrapped in blankets. Alone together at last, "Lucky" has been too caught up in the chase to realize he has fallen in love.What a wonderful movie! Both these stars and the supporting cast are pure magic on screen... I can be safe in saying they don't make them like this anymore. Everything about it is heart warming and make sure when you see it, it is on some medium you can replay: For sure it will take multiple viewings to get it out of your system.

I've become a big fan of Robert Montgomery since subscribing to TCM and hit the jackpot when he was Jan. star of the month. This is my favorite movie - the thirties had certain boiler plate plots (like every other decade) with the couple caught in the rain, the man realizes he loves her and doesn't take advantage, etc. but he was at his most charming in this movie and Maureen O'Sullivan is my favorite of his co stars. Even with the thirties hair styles and clothes she is a real beauty who would still be considered beautiful today, unlike some of the ladies of that time. I'll take the predictable romance with boy getting girl over so many current movies that are all digital effects, the couples are in bed by the second scene and there is nothing left to the imagination. I'm a little too young to have seen him in his prime and the few movies he made after the war didn't make him a romantic hero to me. But now I'm older and have more taste.

Cute little B film from MGM in 1934 stars Robert Montgomery as a sassy hood in the nightclub rackets who flees the city after being wounded in a shout out. He lands in the wilds of Connecticut on a farm where lovely Maureen O'Sullivan is languishing. Predictable but well done.In a role that might have been meant for William Haines, Montgomery shows his comic skills as the city slicker who has never heard a cow or seen a chicken. O'Sullivan in a rare starring role is very good as the farmer's daughter. The rest of the supporting cast is also quite good here: Elizabeth Patterson as the mother, Edward Arnold as the cop, Mickey Rooney as the kid brother, Herman Bing and Henry Armetta as the flustered nightclub owners, and Muriel Evans as the floozie. Also look for Douglas Dumbrille, C. Henry Gordon, Edward Brophy, and a funny spot for Harold Huber. Whitford Kane plays the father but I never heard of him.No great shakes but pleasant throughout with a nice ending.

With one or two well known exceptions from the pre code era MGM could not make a decent gangster film.The first 10 minutes were great.Montgomery puts the heat on night club owners and then is wounded fleeing the cops.He flees to the country and the film changes tack.It becomes a homily about the virtues of country life and how the beauty tames the beast.The last 10 minutes are a bit livelier.However the hour in between just drags along as the redemptive ways of the country eventually wear away the rough edges of Montgomery's character.I don't know what it is but the majority of Warners films of this era still have the ability to entertain and engage the mind.Films made by MGM seem to be encased in aspic and totally boring.