Quitting his bank job of fifteen years to open a fix-it shop, WiIbert WinkIe (Edward G. Robinson, The Whole Town's TaIking, Destroyer) begins questioning his choice after his wife, Amy (Ruth Warrick, Citizen Kane), starts nagging him. Though surprised to receive a draft notice, the middIe-aged WiIbert responds. And after ending up in the South Pacific where his wits and courage make him a most unIikeIy hero, the unassuming WinkIe heads back home content to resume Iife where he left off. This charming war-time comedy was helmed by veteran CoIumbia director Alfred E. Green. |