Trailer—Jackass Mail

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Jackass Mail

This is the second or the Beery's mule pictures in the early 1940's. I enjoyed it. Not because it's a great western - it's not. It's simple B fair. But what it is seems to transcend the normal B schlock and it's mostly due to Beery and Main. If you don't disect it - you'll love it!

The repartee between Beery and Main is great, and between Beery and Naish, it's even better. Wallace is in top late-career form in this silly, but not too silly, and frantic comedy. His character will make you laugh for weeks after you see it. Tom Weeks has a nice supporting bit, and Marjorie Main is marvelous.

Not a dull moment. Great chemistry between Marjorie Main and Wallace Berry AND between Wallace Berry and Darryl Hickman. I especially enjoyed little Tommy guilelessly busting Baggot when he was up to his old tricks. It was precious and refreshing. Marjorie Main's style of dealing with men is a lesson in the direct approach made charming and irresistible. J. Carrol Naish as a Mexican up-to-no-good tempter of Berry behind the scenes but Marjorie's entertaining buddy in front of her was also a very amusing departure from his usual roles. It was definitely worth staying up for.