Lawrence Gray had been laboring as an also-ran in pictures like The Patsy (1928) before nailing this lead role, in this morality play about a songwriter (Gray) who overlooks the faithful attentions of his constant pal Pat (Judith Wood) in favor of a glitzy playgirl (Wynne Gibson). He wins the trophy gal, only to be chagrined the night before their wedding to learn she has no interest in giving up her own dalliances. When he goes on a bender, will he realize honest, faithful Pat is the bride for him after all? Adapted from Crane Wilbur's play The Song Writer, this early sound film had some of its musical numbers like "Dust" shot in Technicolor, but for unknown reasons the theatrical release only includes black and white renditions. However, a young (and uncredited) Ann Dvorak can be seen as a chorine in some black and white musical sequences, and the unused Technicolor resurfaced four years later in the comedic short Roast Beef And Movies (1934).

By Violet LeVoit