Pick a Star (1937)

Film Overview
"Pick a Star" is a 1937 comedic musical film directed by Edward Sedgwick and produced by Hal Roach. The film features a number of skills of the studio, consisting of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, Lyda Roberti, and Mischa Auer. Secret functions are taken by Rosina Lawrence and Tony Martin.

Plot
The movie begins in a little American town where a girl called Laura (Rosina Lawrence), who operates in a dress shop, imagine ending up being a famous actress. During a regional amateur skill competitors, Laura delivers an outstanding performance that catches the attention of two Hollywood skill scouts, Bob (Jack Haley) and Hubert (Mischa Auer). They choose to take her to Hollywood under the condition that she wins the skill program.

However, things take an unanticipated turn when among the skill program judges, Joe Jenkins (Jed Prouty), who is a regional newspaper printer, ends up being fixated with Laura. In his eagerness to assist her, he creates another judge's signature, leading to her disqualification. However, Bob and Hubert are determined to turn Laura into a Hollywood star.

Hollywood Adventure
In Hollywood, Laura experiences the harsh realities and pressure in program business. She signs a contract making Bob and Hubert her supervisors. She then battles with Hollywood's superficiality and politics, which starts to taint her innocence and innate skill. On the other hand, Joe has a hard time to make ends fulfill but chooses to go to Hollywood to discover and help Laura.

Comedic Twist
To produce a publicity stunt for Laura, Bob and Hubert connive with a look-alike of Komarov, a Russian director played by both Mischa Auer and James Finlayson. Finlayson plays the real Komarov, however it is Auer's phony Komarov that constructs Laura's popularity. The uncomfortable scenarios and comical misconceptions triggered by the 2 Komarovs form the film's humorous subplot.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
In a separate loose subplot, famous comical duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy plays Hollywood closet attendants. Their scenes are mostly detached from the main storyline however offer hilarious diversions with their skillful slapstick and comedy timing. Among the most remarkable minutes is when the pair accidentally ruins a historic costume, which causes much mayhem and laughter.

Conclusion
In the end, the reality about the fake Komarov is exposed in a funny conflict between the 2 Russian directors. Joe becomes an effective Hollywood producer, while Laura, having endured the risks of Hollywood, finally satisfies her imagine stardom. Elements of romance are likewise presented as Bob and Laura fall in love.

Crucial Reception
"Pick a Star" is identified by its sharp satire of Hollywood's glamour and superficiality. With its star-studded cast and a fantastic mixture of romance, musical performances, and slapstick comedy, the movie got a favorable reception throughout its release. Still, the critic's argument that the subplot of Laurel and Hardy was unimportant to the main story continues to be an argument amongst fans of the classic duo.

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