This'll Make You Whistle

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This’ll Make You Whistle (1936)

This’ll Make You Whistle is a British musical comedy film from 1936, directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Jack Buchanan with Elsie Randolph and William Kendall. It’s based on the stage musical of the same name, in which Buchanan also starred.

Plot in brief
A stylish man-about-town ends up engaged to two women at once: Laura, who loves horses, and Joan, who is sweet but ruled by her disapproving mother. He tries to convince Laura’s guardian that he’s unsuitable for marriage, while persuading Joan’s mother that he’s a good match. Mischief from two friends and the appearance of a beautiful life model named Bobbie Rivers add to the confusion. The action moves from London to the French seaside resort Le Touquet.

Stage origins
The musical premiered in Southsea in December 1935, then had a long run in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre and later at Daly’s. The film features the same story and cast, and in Australia the show was known as The Melody of London.

Production and release
The film was produced by Herbert Wilcox Productions and released in the United Kingdom by General Film Distributors. It premiered on 1 November 1936 and has a running time of 79 minutes. The language is English.

Reception
The New York Times called it a light, entertaining musical comedy with farcical moments, including disguises and a running joke about bigamy.

Overall
This’ll Make You Whistle is a 1930s British musical comedy that blends romance, humor, and theatrical song-and-dance charm, adapted from a stage hit and brought to the screen with its original star.