Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore

The 'Housing Shortage Comedy' might have been a short-lived sub-genre of World War II-era comedy, but it produced some gems in it's 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 un credited Mel Blanc), we eventually end up in court where a corker of a surprise ending awaits all.

Director: Joe May
Producer: Maurice King
Actor: Minna Gombell
Actor: Simone Simon
Actor: James Ellison
Actor: William Terry
Actor: Minna Gombel
Actor: Chick Chandler
Actor: Dorothy Grainger
Actor: Fern Emmett
Actor: Chester Clute
Actor: Janet Shaw
Actor: Jerry Maren
Actor: Froggy Laughlin
Actor: Alan Dinehart
Actor: Gladys Blake
Actor: Robert Mitchum
Actor: Grady Sutton
Actor: Lynton Brent
Actor: Clarence Straight