Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943)

In the heartwarming comic spin-off from the popular radio series "The Great Gildersleeve," we find Throckmorton Gildersleeve, the eternal bachelor, finally slipping a ring on the finger of his beloved Mildred. However, love's sweet song gets interrupted when he's summoned to the bustling streets of New York City. This isn't a pleasure trip, but a mission to save his friend Peavey's pharmacy from the brink of closure, as the supplier threatens to shut down. Upon his arrival, Gildersleeve finds himself juggling more than just business negotiations. He's thrust into a whirlwind of romantic entanglements and comedic chaos. He's tasked with tracking down the wayward Jimmy, the sweetheart of his niece Margie, all while fending off the advances of an ambitious blonde gold-digger and the eccentric Laura Chandler, the widow who holds the fate of Peavey's drug store in her hands. From the quiet town to the bustling city, Gildersleeve's journey is a heartwarming mix of slapstick comedy and unexpected romance. He must navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and business, all while trying to keep his engagement to Mildred intact. Amidst the skyscrapers and city lights, will Gildersleeve be able to save his friend's store, find Margie's beau, and return to his fiancée with his heart unscathed? Gildersleeve on Broadway is a delightful romp, filled with laughter, love, and a dash of lunacy.

Gildersleeve on Broadway is a comedy movie featuring Harold Peary and directed by Gordon Douglas.

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