JackFavell wrote:I just can't do that, Erik, because once I make a list, it makes me immediately never want to watch anything on it.
I don't deal with regimentation very well.
Okay ... just trying to help!
JackFavell wrote:I just can't do that, Erik, because once I make a list, it makes me immediately never want to watch anything on it.
I don't deal with regimentation very well.
"Besides "The Awful Truth" (1937), this is Dunne's funniest comedy ("My Favorite Wife" (1940) running a close third). She impersonates a small town girl with a double life, because nobody from her hometown knows that she's Caroline Adams, the "daring" and "sinful" (for that small town folk) authoress of an "outrageous" romantic novel. Melvyn Douglas works perfectly with Dunne, as the playboy son of a wealthy banker, who designed Caroline Adams' book cover and gets mixed-up with her.
The film is very well paced and is funny indeed; taking in account that what was daring in the Post-Code 1930's, it is tame by today's standards.
Wonderful supporting cast which includes Thomas Mitchell, Thurston Hall, Robert Greig, Spring Byington, etc.
Mention apart for Caroline Adams' flamboyant wardrobe... especially that sort of "feathered", gorilla? fur coat, Dunne wears in a key scene with her publisher (Thurston Hall).
This gem ought to be given the first-class, full restoring treatment it deserves prior to its transfer to dvd format.
Until then and for the time being the VHS copy is OK."
I have just seen "Theodora Goes Wild" (1936) again. What a grand comedy! Irene in arguably her best comedic role with an equally outstanding Melvyn Douglas. She's so delightful when she turns "loose" on purpose. The lady had class, was talented, had a down-to-earth but at the same time tongue-in-cheek quality; a unique charm and femininity; she was superb! The outrageous Orangutan/Gorilla/Monkey suit she wears in a scene is eye-popping. The supporting cast is excellent and Boleslawski's direction deft. The print I saw was quite gorgeous. "A" plus picture. I'm so happy of having acquired the Icons of Screwball Comedy Collection.