Probation

Nick (John Darrow) is shocked that his 17 year-old sister (Betty Grable) is dating a man who looks to be about 30! Naturally, Nick is worried about her and considers the guy as deserving a good beatdown....and delivers it to the jerk. However, Nick is soon arrested for assault. The judge, in a weird and highly irregular move, places Nick on probation--stipulating that his niece keep him on as her chauffeur! The arrangement might help both of them, as Nick needs to learn to control his temper and the niece (Sally Blane) is a bit wild. What neither know is that the man Nick beat turns out to be the niece's boyfriend!!

This is a low budgeted film and it's obvious when you notice that there's no incidental music in the movie! This isn't that unusual for earlier American talkies but by 1932, this was highly unusual. Despite the budget, is the film any good? Well, the acting is awfully good for such a film and the story, though impossible to believe, is enjoyable. Overall, a decent B-movie...worth seeing if you have the time.