Tommy, home from school, is infatuated with his father's secretary, so he goes to their office to try to tell her.After quoting much poetry, he finds she loves another, causing more quotes.
Acting
Edward Everett Horton's exasperated dad energy is timeless comic relief.
Production
Glimpse of authentic late-20s workplace aesthetics and pre-code flirtation.
Director
Hugh Faulcon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of many 'Sonny Boy' short comedies featuring Winston Miller as the lovesick teen.
The film captures the transition from silent to sound—note how performances still carry that exaggerated silent-era physicality.
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