I just saw this movie on TCM for the first time. If you want a movie with so many miraculous doings, all wishes come true and the ending is sweet, this one pretty much covers it. About 25 minutes into the movie you learn the maid's secret. The scene is poignant and could have been the beginning of a lovely movie. However, it misses that opportunity for sake of happy feelings.
Apparently this maid is also full of magic. The regular guy comes home to find his wife has hired a maid at $75 a month and they can't afford it. Quicker than you can smile, the maid suggests they move to a more expensive place and they're there. Another suggestion gets them to a 14-room mansion with tennis court and pool. Plus other servants and a Governess. This all happens in rapid succession without explanation or time to figure out how one person can become wealthy so quickly. Their little boy doesn't age a bit or grow in height, so it's a maid's miracle!
The beauty of the film is not what happens to this family but what happens between the maid and another person, who she also tries to rescue.
The beautiful Anita Louise is so radiant and stunning. All the actors are good, despite a choppy script.
This movie is not played for seriousness or tears. If you stop to ask questions, you'll dismiss it as ridiculous. Movies like this were made to uplift folks who wanted to believe in a dream during the Great Depression. With a minor bit about an adulterous married man, you can tell it's also before the Code of Decency kicked in.
Apparently this maid is also full of magic. The regular guy comes home to find his wife has hired a maid at $75 a month and they can't afford it. Quicker than you can smile, the maid suggests they move to a more expensive place and they're there. Another suggestion gets them to a 14-room mansion with tennis court and pool. Plus other servants and a Governess. This all happens in rapid succession without explanation or time to figure out how one person can become wealthy so quickly. Their little boy doesn't age a bit or grow in height, so it's a maid's miracle!
The beauty of the film is not what happens to this family but what happens between the maid and another person, who she also tries to rescue.
The beautiful Anita Louise is so radiant and stunning. All the actors are good, despite a choppy script.
This movie is not played for seriousness or tears. If you stop to ask questions, you'll dismiss it as ridiculous. Movies like this were made to uplift folks who wanted to believe in a dream during the Great Depression. With a minor bit about an adulterous married man, you can tell it's also before the Code of Decency kicked in.