A fake wedding in a giant whale mouth goes horribly right. 1930s chaos ensues.
The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.
Acting
Jane Wyman's pre-stardom spark carries the absurd premise
Production
That giant whale set is gloriously ridiculous
Writing
Snappy 1930s banter that doesn't overstay its welcome
Director
Nick Grindé
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Jane Wyman's first leading role; she'd win an Oscar ten years later for 'Johnny Belinda' and later marry Ronald Reagan.
The 'public wedding' stunt mirrors actual Depression-era carnival promotions, where desperate venues staged sensational events to survive.
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