Mostly Rain

I'm always willing to check out the early Columbia pictures of Frank Capra. They generally have some entertainment value, and even when they fall short you can see his development.

I just saw Rain Or Shine, about a traveling circus (which features some nice traveling shots). The plot isn't much, though the finale where the whole thing burns down is well done. The story came from the stage, but it lets you know what movies can do.

It stars Joe Cook, a famous Broadway comedian. He's one of those fast-talking con-man clowns. The reason he never made it in film is apparent. He's sort of amusing and annoying at the same time, but never really that funny. He makes you appreciate Groucho Marx. Heck, he makes you appreciate Bert Wheeler. A good juggler, though.