The "Housing Shortage Comedy" might have been a short-lived sub-genre of World War II-era comedy, but it produced some gems in its short lifespan. Among them is this antic, code-provoking jewel from Monogram Pictures starring Simone Simon (Cat People). Quebec-native Kathie Aumont (Simon) finds herself sans shelter in Washington, D.C. Striking sparks with a shipping-out Marine (William Terry), Kathie convinces the handsome leatherneck to sub-let his place to her. But he neglects to tell her he has lent his keys out to a veritable squadron of fly-by-night soldiers - including a CPO looking to rendezvous with his bride (Robert Mitchum) and a buddy (James Ellison) who strikes some sparks with Kathie all on his own. As the action amps up into screwball mix-ups and mishaps, many the work of an actual gremlin (voiced by an uncredited Mel Blanc), we eventually end up in court where a corker of a surprise ending awaits all.

Actors: Simone Simone, James Ellison, William Terry, Minna Gombell, Chick Chandler, Alan Dineheart, Gladys Blake, Robert Mitchum, Dorothy Granger, Grady Sutton, Fern Emmett, Chester Clute, Janet Shaw, Jerry Maren, Charles Williams,

Directors: Joe May,

Writers: Alice Means Reeve, John Kafka, Philip Yordan,

Genres: Drama, Romantic Comedy,

Format: Made To Order DVD,