Poster for the movie Air Raid Wardens

Air Raid Wardens (MGM, 1943)

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.

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