(1936)
4
Bruce Eder
Director David Butler isn't quite as nimble as some of the others who would take on this sort of movie in the future, but as a first effort in a new comedy sub-genre (at least, for the talkie era), he keeps the dialogue and the pace snappy and gets a lot out of his performers. Indeed, some of the funnier scenes here are played by actors such as Maurice Cass, who were not well known for their comedic skills; some of the music is a drag, though not when Judy Garland is on screen, and even the throwaway lines express humor that keeps this 1936 relic fresher than it would appear to have a right to be. Jack Haley and Patsy Kelly steal most of the scenes they're in, with Kelly the sparkplug for a lot of the humor -- but they make such a good team together playing each other, that it's hardly fair to Haley to say this without that disclaimer.
awards for Pigskin Parade on AllMovie
Pigskin Parade (1936)
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Nominated |
Best Supporting Actor
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1936 |
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