The aspiring state governor, “Judge Culliman,” portrayed by Raymond Walburn, has a drinking problem, so when he needs some help boosting his campaign and then experiences what’s described as "indigestion," his supporters propose that the bandleader, “Land” (Dick Powell), earn money by stepping in to promote their candidate. Public speaking isn't exactly his forte, but he can essentially summarize the prepared speech and elicit enough enthusiasm from the crowd to persuade those in charge that he’s a viable choice. He might not understand politics, but they figure they can handle all of that! Does this storyline sound familiar? In any event, he discusses things with his friend “Sally” (Ann Dvorak) and agrees to participate as long as he and his band are allowed to perform songs throughout the campaign. It seems like a workable plan, and indeed it appears to be successful. The voters are embracing his seemingly genuine character; he’s not overpromising things he can't possibly deliver. However, as election day approaches, complications arise in his personal life, and when he receives documentation confirming that he will essentially be betrayed while holding office, he realizes he needs to seriously reconsider his options. I found the initial idea quite appealing, even if it does imply that voters aren’t particularly discerning and are easily swayed by persuasive speakers; there's a pleasant connection between Powell and Dvorak, and Walburn is also entertaining as the inebriated judge who seems to have dozed off during a court session. The film incorporates several musical numbers, some of which were performed by the actors themselves, and ultimately I believe Roy Del Ruth successfully balanced the lighthearted entertainment with the romantic elements and the political storyline.

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