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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
EAN: 9781417037902
Format: Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 1417037903
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: MCAD26852D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 01, 2005
Running Time: 88 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: November 07, 1942
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
An inventor needs cash to develop his big idea. His wife who loves him decides to raise it for him by divorcing him and marrying a millionaire. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/01/2005 Starring: Claudette Colbert Jack Norton Run time: 88 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Preston Sturges
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Among the earliest writers to set his sights on the director's chair, Preston Sturges brought a frank, unsentimental view of the war between the sexes to his mid-'40s features that exemplify his style, as demonstrated in this prescient 1942 gem. Architect Tom Jeffers (Joel McCrea) and his wife, Gerry (Claudette Colbert), further refine the archetypal Sturges couple--the male embodying strength, idealism, and a certain naivete, the female ultimately stronger, smarter, and (as revealed early on in an astonishing speech by Colbert) clearer-eyed and more pragmatic about the subtext of sex. This giddy shaggy-dog story follows the couple's split, and Gerry's subsequent flight to Palm Beach. This head-snapping frolic is paced by double-entendres and lampooning looks at the very rich, with standout performances by the predatory Princess Centimillia (the delicious Mary Astor), who's more than ready to comfort Tom, and the wealthy, dim-witted John D. Hackensacker III (Rudy Vallee, staking out a new career, post-crooner, as comic foil), Gerry's new suitor. Even the predictable reunion of the star-crossed lovers is achieved with an antic surrealism. Sturges's strength in building strong character ensembles is matched by his affection for coupling screwball dialogue with physical slapstick, seldom to better effect than in the drunken target practice of the Ale and Quail Club, who make Colbert's train ride to Florida a different kind of shoot-'em-up. --Sam Sutherland
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Rating:  -
I found it interesting that this film was made in the early 40's when we were still at war. I suppose the country needed this kind of light hearted entertainment, just as it did during the depression era. Right now I find it still good medicine as we face the biggest economic downturn since the 30's and wars are erupting everywhere. The outrageousness of the wonderful female lead, played by the beautiful Claudette Colbert is refreshingly politically incorrect. She knows that a good looking "girl" ... Read More
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Story by way of comparison, is in the top half of all his movies. I find it better than his two most celebrated movies, Hail the Conquering Hero & Miracle of Morgan Creek. They were made a little later & were rah rah World War II movies, hence their popularity. Before Palm Beach was The Lady Eve in '41. Excellent acting & perhaps his best. Sullivan's Travels was right before Palm Beach in '42 & they are equally good. Both have the virtue of the steady influence of Joel McCrea as the star. In Palm Beach ... Read More
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This movie is hilarious! Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea are awesome. The antics she uses in trying to leave him only make him want her more. This is a beautiful, yet funny love story! Even if you don't usually like old movies, you will enjoy this one ~ it is a classic!
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A terrific comedy for the whole family. It takes place in the 1940s but the story and acting is superb. A great addition to any DVD library!
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This is a great comedy to add to anyone's DVD movie library. I have watched it a couple of times because it is so funny and I loved hearing singer, Rudy Vallie's rendition of "Goodnight Sweetheart" with a full orchestra. Of course the leading actors, Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea did an outstanding job in their roles.
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