Hollywood and Vine

Satirical comedy "achieves considerable success resulting in a well produced comedy on an adult level. Decidedly a superior item... The satirical barbs are aimed at the commander of a big movie studio who has a dozen members of his family working for him, a brasshat eccentric producer, and the industry in general which is shown capable of making a star out of almost anybody or anything. In this instance the fabulous film concern makes a star out of a dog, and the take-off results in some genuinely funny business. Best in the piece in addition to the dog, which really deserves top billing, are James Ellison as the writer... Wanda McKay... as the gal who has made her way to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming a star and Emmett Lynn as the owner of a hamburger stand who rises to heights as landlord of valuable Hollywood real estate. Lynne's performance is socko..." (Variety, April 11, 1945)