The low rating for this film at IMDb makes no sense. First, the film isn't intended as anything other than a showcase for the great Louis Jordan, one of the most simply entertaining musicians of the period, and that intent is realized pretty well. I don't see the point in not giving the film credit for completely achieving its goals.
Second, the story is no more silly than the typical Rooney-Garland vehicle of the '30s, and those are considered 'classics.' Even the dreadful Elvis vehicles of the '60s are given more benefit of the doubt, and deserve it less - lighten up here! Third, given the evident lack of funds, the quality of the film-making is strictly professional. There are no major gaffs in the camera-work or editing, the pace is very spry, the supporting players turn in believable performances.
But of course, the whole purpose of the film is Louis Jordan, a fascinating musician, bandleader and singer, oozing charisma, who is clearly having a great deal of fun giving us a great deal of fun. And that's what this film is, a whole lot of fun.
It's not art, it was never meant to be. The art here is Louis Jordan. I give him 10 stars.
