Galloping Bungalows

"Galloping Bungalows" is a strange little comedy that, fortunately, gets a bit better near the end. It begins with a rich lady announcing in the paper that she will marry a man with a cool mustache--and tons of men apply. However, the man who wins the lady is in for a laugh, as it's not her that is the heiress but her daughter. Next, you see some sharpies cheat the guy when he goes to buy a house. Finally, there is a madcap scene involving a firetruck that finally IS worth seeing.

The film suffers from three distinctly separate plots--none of which really work together. It also suffers because most of it isn't very funny. Fortunately, the firetruck bit is good and it appears as if they built the truck specifically for films, as I doubt ANY truck really acts that way! It makes for some great chase scenes and the film ended on a good note---though overall this Sid Smith and Billy Bevan film is pretty flat.

By the way, when the bungalow is blowing in the wind, look closely and you'll see the strings pulling it back and forth! A bit sloppy.