The "share-the-wealth" philosophy was certainly gratifying to Depression-Era audiences.The simple plot is a comedy about an innocent, common-sense populist (and tuba player), Longfellow Deeds from Mandrake Falls, Vermont - a newly-made multimillionaire with $20 million, who immediately encounters conflict in the foreign, alien and heartless environment of the city and struggles to maintain his integrity against lunacy, he establishment, and those who try to prevent him from giving away his wealth." He wished they could have their five lost years back, and imagined what would have happened if they had not parted ways: "We""d have gone back to England, married and been very happy." She failed to insult him by asking a question and answering it by herself: "Do you want a dream girl? Well, then go to sleep and have a nightmare.Andy appears ormented and terrified as he nervously walks into his new surroundings while surrounded by shouting, taunting spectators who shake the fence.