If you loved Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, try Hellzapoppin'
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by H. C. Potter, and they both carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Comedy territory. If that's the register that drew you to Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Hellzapoppin' is
This one's for the completists. A Broadway comedy duo attempts to stage a movie version of their play while meddling in a young couple's love life. It's mostly remembered for its surreal gags and fourth-wall demolition.

