Adventure in Manhattan (1936)

Braggadocious criminologist and writer Joel McCrea is hot on the trail of a jewel thief when his investigation is waylaid by jealous reporters who have played a practical joke on him, utilizing actress Jean Arthur in the process. It’s a convoluted way to get to the theater performance covering a heist trope, but it’s necessary padding for an otherwise weak plot. Arthur isn’t given much of a role, but it is cute seeing her amongst a group of men all a head taller than her.