The Young In Heart (1938)

A family of con artists (father Roland Young, mother Billie Burke, son Douglas Fairbanks Jr., daughter Janet Gaynor) make a living of swindling wealthy people out of their money. When they get kicked out of the French Riviera because of their activities, they encounter a lonely but rich old lady (Minnie Dupree) on a train and set a plan in motion to not only sponge off her but get her to make them her heirs in her will. This is an exceedingly delightful comedy that manages to have some genuine heart without getting too sentimental on us. It's the kind of feel good movie where that you can feel good about without the guilt. The attractive cast are all in top form, playing to their strengths as actor. Burke molding her ditzy persona to perfection ("Both my children were born in India. I've never been there myself!") and I've never been sold on Janet Gaynor's alleged charms but she's eminently appealing here and toss in the pert and sexy Paulette Goddard and you've got a winner. Directed by Richard Wallace. With Richard Carlson (in his film debut) and Henry Stephenson.