The Ritzes left Hollywood for good, concentrating on their live nightclub act and personal appearances. Never a Dull Moment was the last of the three and, despite its excellent reviews, did not result in any further pictures.
Two years later they were approached to make three hourlong musical comedies for the studio's B-picture unit. The Ritz Brothers had been signed by Universal Pictures in 1940 for a single picture. Ritzes work better and with brighter material than they've had for some time." The weight of the film is carried by the Ritz Brothers' antics with the accent on hokum, but as usual the speed with which they work keeps the show rolling at a lively clip." Variety: "Geared for twin bills, Never a Dull Moment is first-rate light, musical entertainment, strong as supporting picture on most dualers, with Ritz Brothers and Frances Langford providing the marquee lustre. 7 8 The track 'You Wear It Well', co-written by Stewart and classical guitarist Martin Quittenton, was a smash hit (another UK. It was released on 21 July 1972 that year it became a UK number-one album (for two weeks) and reached number two on the US Album chart. Considering that the Ritzes are at their best, nothing less could have been expected." Showmen's Trade Review: "Although the plot is as old as the hills, the Ritz Brothers bring it up to date with some very funny comedy material. Never a Dull Moment is the fourth studio album by rock musician Rod Stewart. Put this down as a fast-moving musical that hits the bull's eye. In fact, at times it's positively uproarious. It's never any less than extremely funny. Film Daily: "Ritz Brothers prove a riot in their best picture in a long time. Never a Dull Moment received some of the best notices of the Ritz Brothers' careers.
Grace Poggi and Igor Dega as Exhibition Dancers.The Rogers Dancers (Dorothy Rogers, George Rogers, Don Kramer) as Comic Adagio Act.George Chandler as Lunch Counter Patron.Harry Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Harry.Jimmy Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Jimmy.Al Ritz (one of the Ritz Brothers) as Al.When a pickpocket ( Mary Beth Hughes) plants the jewelry on Harry, the Funny Bunnies escape, and are hunted both by the police and Rocco's gang. The Ritzes are unaware that they are expected to steal a valuable necklace from a society matron. Mobster Tony Rocco ( George Zucco) mistakes them for gangsters and hires them for his nightclub. Harry, Jimmy, and Al Ritz portray three vaudevillians ("The Three Funny Bunnies! The only act in show business that lays Easter eggs!"). The film was released on November 19, 1943, by Universal Pictures. The film stars Ritz Brothers, Frances Langford, Mary Beth Hughes, Franklin Pangborn, Stuart Crawford, George Zucco, Elisabeth Risdon and Jack La Rue. Lilley and written by Mel Ronson and Stanley Roberts. Never a Dull Moment is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Edward C.
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