Still from The Boss Comes to Dinner in Movie Makers, Dec. 1944, 474.
English
200 ft
8mm
Kodachrome
Silent
"Take a dog, a daughter and a pair of delightful parents, mix them together in a movie, and see what you get! If you get anything within striking distance of The Boss Comes to Dinner, then you have discovered the same secret that stamps indelibly this production by Ryne Zimmerman. It is the secret of good family fun, warmly presented and glowingly filmed. Here, in this delightful comedy, is a charming little imp of a girl, her absurdly performing pet and — lest we forget — a magnificent black monarch of the kitchen, all mixed up in a series of uproarious capers, as the poor boss and his wife "come to dinner." Mr. Zimmerman's camera work strides well along with his ability to plan and point up his comic developments. Produced all indoors, the film's lighting seems to radiate that intimate rapport and affection which bind together its happy family. The few titles are harmonious in design and clean in their execution. The Boss Comes to Dinner is a frolic of good fun and innate good taste." Movie Makers, Dec. 1944, 494.
Discussed by Ryne Zimmerman in "Film Fun at Home" (Movie Makers, March 1945, 93, 108-110). The article describes some of the comic mishaps seen in the film. Film stills are also shown.
The film won the club trophy in the 8mm. division of an Amateur Movie Society of Milwaukee film contest in 1945 (Movie Makers, Feb. 1945, 61).
The film was available in the ACL's Club Film Library.
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