Artists and Models (1937)

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Jack Benny had one of his first starring film roles in this breezy comedy with plenty of music. Benny plays Mac Brewster, an advertising man trying to hold on to his biggest client, a silver company run by Alan Townshend (Richard Arlen). Elsewhere in the office, Paula Sewell (Ida Lupino) longs to… More Jack Benny had one of his first starring film roles in this breezy comedy with plenty of music. Benny plays Mac Brewster, an advertising man trying to hold on to his biggest client, a silver company run by Alan Townshend (Richard Arlen). Elsewhere in the office, Paula Sewell (Ida Lupino) longs to compete in the Artists and Models Ball and win the title of Queen. However, professional models are frowned upon at the Ball, and all entrants must be debutantes, which is two strikes against Paula; besides, snooty Cynthia Wentworth (Gail Patrick) looks to be a shoo-in to win. But Paula has a plan, and if it works she'll have won more than a crown at the end of the night. Comedy stars Ben Blue and Judy Canova highlight the supporting cast; the great Louis Armstrong performs a tune with Martha Raye. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Raoul Walsh
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Raoul Walsh's comedy with music offers a good vehicle for star Jack Benny and Oscar-nominated tune, Whispers in the Dark.
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Delightful musical, with a torrent of invention and style.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Jack Benny excels in his first starring effort in films, showing off his flawless comic timing.

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Cast

            Jack Benny as Mac Brewster

            Ida Lupino as Paula Sewell

            Richard Arlen as Alan Townsend

            Gail Patrick as Cynthia Wentworth

            Ben Blue as Jupiter Pluvius II

            Judy Canova as Toots/Specialty

            Kathryn Kay as Lois Townsend

            Cecil Cunningham as Stella

            Hedda Hopper as Mme. Townsend

            Yacht Club Boys as Themselves

            Rube Goldberg
            
            Russell Patterson as Artist

            Martha Raye as Herself

            Connee Boswell as Specialties

            Sandra Storme as Model

            Madeline Grey as Marjorie

            Alan Birmingham as Craig Sheldon

            Donald Meek as Dr. Zimmer

            Andre Kostelanetz as Himself

            Louis Armstrong as Himself

            Peter Arne as Artist

            Jerry Bergen as Bartender

            Virginia Brissac as Seamstress

            Ethel Clayton
            
            Edward Earle as Flunky

            Harry Hayden
            
            Dell Henderson as Lord

            Howard Hickman as Mr. Currie

            David Newell as Romeo

            John Henry Johnson
            
            Pat Moran as Tumbler

            Anne Canova
            
            Harry C. Johnson as Juggler

            Jane Weir as Miss Gordon
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