She Couldn't Say No

There are MANY parts of "She Couldn't Say No" which made little sense....which is odd as I did enjoy the film. It's one of these 'turn off your brain and just enjoy' sorts of films. In other words, provided you don't overthink the silliness, you'll enjoy it.

When the story begins, Alice (Eve Arden) is the secretary for a new, struggling lawyer, Wallace (Roger Pryor). Here comes the first problem with the film.....it seems she is also a lawyer but instead of practicing, she pretends just to be a secretary. Why? Because she wants to capture Wallace's heart...and is afraid that if she's as well trained and capable as him, he'll be scared off!!

Despite this, one day a prospective client comes through the office door...the practice's first. Wallace had already tried to talk to the guy but got some buckshot in his butt as a result (logical problem number two). However, their assistant (Cliff Edwards) is able to befriend the prospective client and later brings him into the office...only to find Wallace is gone. But Alice IS there and so she decides to take the case herself in order to help Wallace. What follows is a bit like a sillier version of "Adam's Rib", as eventually BOTH Alice and Wallace end up representing BOTH sides in a breach of promise suit.

While none of this sounds especially funny, as usual Eve Arden is a hoot. But she's even overshadowed by supporting actors Clem Bevins and Vera Lewis as the elderly couple involved in the lawsuit. They are hilarious and fun.....not always logical...but fun.

Overall, this B-movie is fun and worth seeing even if it's not exactly an artistic masterpiece. Worth seeing.