Snowed Under (1936)

Struggling to finish the third act of his play, a playwright (George Brent) hightails it for the peace and quiet of his farmhouse in wintery Connecticut. Alas, his solitude is soon invaded by his first wife (Genevieve Tobin), his second wife (Glenda Farrell), his current girlfriend (Patricia Ellis) and the sheriff (Frank McHugh) who wants to arrest him. Directed by Ray Enright (THE SPOILERS). A screwball comedy with a promising premise that soon loses its way. The set up is great but the screenplay isn't witty enough to sustain the recycled shenanigans which is a pity because the cast is game and up for it. Although its an original screenplay, it has the feeling of a stage play since 90% of the action takes place at the womanizing writer's farmhouse. Amiable enough to enjoy but not good enough to be memorable. With John Eldredge, Porter Hall and Mary Treen.