Los nuevos ricos

Lucille Ball and Bob Hope are two icons of classic cinema, and I must admit, I was completely unaware that they shared the screen in a film together. Upon watching, it became clear why this collaboration might have slipped under the radar. Much of the humor that was once celebrated in 1950 now feels outdated and inappropriate, particularly the racial jokes that would have elicited hearty laughter back in the day but are now considered offensive. Lucille's beauty shines through, and it's a pity she didn't receive more substantial roles in films. When she did, they often leaned heavily into slapstick, much like this one. It's striking how poorly this film has aged over time.