Joan is cast as Jane Pilkington, daughter of the late "Ma" Pilkington, former police chief of a small town, Clayton. The town is in an uproar thanks to a blowgun-wielding serial killer who attacks local citizens with poison darts. Since her mother was a top-notch crimefighter, Jane is just the gal to restore law and order in Clayton, right? Well...
She Gets Her Man is a terrific showcase for Joan's finely honed comedic skills and impeccable timing. It's not an A-list film comedy with an all-star cast and a generous budget -- Joan never got those -- but I'd be surprised if most viewers didn't get at least a few chuckles from it. I certainly did. The reviewer for Box Office Digest concurred, saying, "Joan Davis comes into her own ... The laughs are consistently present and plenteous."
One prominent comedian who didn't find the film amusing was Harold Lloyd, who after taking a good look promptly contacted his lawyer. For that story, as well as an in-depth look at its star's life and career, check out Joan Davis: America's Queen of Film, Radio and Television Comedy.
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