Maisie Goes To Reno (1944)

Set during WWII, an overworked riveter (Ann Sothern) is falling apart so the factory's doctor orders a two week vacation with pay so she can relax and get her health back. Unfortunately, she gets anything but rest when she gets mixed up with two con people (Paul Cavanagh, Marta Linden) who are trying to get control of a wealthy heiress (Ava Gardner) and her money. Directed by Harry Beaumont (WHEN LADIES MEET). The eighth entry in MGM's ten movie MAISIE franchise. This lively effort is one of the better ones. The plot is interesting and fun and there are enough complications to hold our attention. As usual, Ann Sothern's wisecracking sassy screen presence takes center stage and so likable that we keep rooting for her even when she does some silly things. With John Hodiak, Tom Drake, Bernard Nedell and Roland Dupree.