1940
Directed by Howard Hawks
Ah, the 40s. To be honest, I am a bit nervous. Some huge snores come out of the forties even though some of my favorites are here as well. I don't think anything can beat 1930s cinema, though.
I first saw this film during a family vacation in Maryland. It brings back great memories of laughing hard with my family all around me. My sister and I still use the line "I've got a hot lead on a cool blond!". It rarely makes sense when you say it but it is still a lot of fun.
This movie plays out like a farce; most of the acts committed by the characters are ridiculous. The jokes fly thick and fast, even faster than in Bringing Up Baby. I love the special memories associated with certain films. Make one with this movie by watching it with your family!
RATING: ****-
Interesting Facts:
This is one of those films that has tons of entertaining trivia. Click here to read all about it (little bit of newspaper humor).
Trailer:
One of my favorites! I love women in 40's films going toe to toe with the men! I look forward to much more of that in this decade.
ReplyDeleteThe only problem here is that the dialogue is almost too fast. It is dizzying. But I cannot help love the crazy story.
ReplyDeleteMe too Rachel! Yeah, I like the fast dialogue but I can see why others might think it is obnoxious. I hear that complaint a lot about Gilmore Girls.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit too fast for me at times, I confess. Bad ears and laptop speakers can't have helped.
ReplyDeleteThis is now the second time I've seen Grant mention his real name (Archie Leach) in a list film.
I don't think you're meant to get everything at once, which is why rewatches are so fun.
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