Although the plot is amusing and has plenty of entertaining developments, the execution is off. Far too many goofy pratfalls, and scenes that go on way too long. It's a common problem with 30's comedies... the timing is designed to leave room for laughs, which might work with an uproarious audience, but not so much on the living room couch. However, Arthur is great and the film makes some fun commentary on social status, gossip-mongering, and the world of high finance. Too bad it isn't funnier.

Not one of my favorite screwball comedies, but entertaining enough.

The film zips along at a nice pace and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments throughout.

A good screwball comedy. The writing is crisp, the coincidences not too many (and the pace is fast enough that you accept them), and the acting is good, including a couple of my favorite character actors, Robert Greig and Franklin Pangborn.

An excellent comedy, well-written (Sturges) and expertly directed (Leisen). Jean Arthur is very very good, as always, and Edward Arnold does an excellent job of playing the plutocrat for laughs.

The lightning pace makes all the difference in a film like this. All the coincidences and pratfalls are made up for by magnificent witty dialogue and great atmosphere. Lots of little pointed bits of social commentary are strewn throughout the film but none overshadow the comedy.