Two unsuccessful businessmen try to contribute to the war effort. After being turned down by all the uniformed services, the well-meaning bumblers hope to make good in their town’s civil defense organization, but even here their talent for accidental destruction makes them misfits. Will they get a chance to serve their country and redeem themselves in the eyes of their fellow-citizens? This is a weaker Laurel & Hardy movie, but even third-tier Laurel & Hardy has more heart and laughs than much else.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 80 for 2021.