A pompous lecturer is forced to spend the winter inside a prominent Ohio family's home due to injury and proceeds to meddle with the lives of everyone in the household.
This film (and play) has so many screamingly funny lines that, even as you're taking one in, ten more are piling up behind it. A sensational cast, and a really unusual story, make this a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
Kind of fascinating how the trailer paints this film as a romantic triangle between Davis, Sheridan and Travis. Yes, it's a plot point, but it's not the main plot of the film. (Brilliant film!)
I remember reading that the characters in this play were inspired by real people-Monty Wolsey's -Alexander Woollcott,Ann Sheridan's Gertrude Lawrence and Banjo's Harpo Marx.
The studio kind of created a whole new movie in the trailer, emphasizing the elements of Bette Davis and Ann Sheridan at the expense of the major character and his story, because Monty Woolley was a complete unknown to moviegoers at that point, and no one would come to the movie if they pushed him in the trailer.
Arguably better is the full-length version of the Nathan Lane revival of the play on Broadway in 2000. It’s definitely funnier than the movie. czcams.com/video/5HRiJz6LgaI/video.html
although i love old movies & bette davis is my favorite golden age of hollywood star, & i usually like montys roles...i didnt enjoy this movie. monty played a rotten character who treated everyone badly. he was selfish & a sneak. bette's part seemed watered down & uninteresting. my favorite monty movie="since you went away" w/claudette colbert & its a wonderful xmas movie. favorite bette movie, if i have to choose...."all about eve" "now voyager" "the little foxes"...i couldnt do just one.
This film (and play) has so many screamingly funny lines that, even as you're taking one in, ten more are piling up behind it. A sensational cast, and a really unusual story, make this a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
Kind of fascinating how the trailer paints this film as a romantic triangle between Davis, Sheridan and Travis. Yes, it's a plot point, but it's not the main plot of the film. (Brilliant film!)
I'm so happy I get to play Lorraine Sheldon for my play!
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"Is that my little Blossom Girl?"
I personally kinda like the musical from 1967, the title song is DELICIOUS!!!
I remember reading that the characters in this play were inspired by real people-Monty Wolsey's -Alexander Woollcott,Ann Sheridan's Gertrude Lawrence and Banjo's Harpo Marx.
Orson Welles always claimed he was one of these people too
@@churchillosimbo He wished!
Reginald Gardiner as Noel Coward
"Miss stomach Pump"
classic
I've seen this movie since I was a little kid; what a deceiving trailer!
The studio kind of created a whole new movie in the trailer, emphasizing the elements of Bette Davis and Ann Sheridan at the expense of the major character and his story, because Monty Woolley was a complete unknown to moviegoers at that point, and no one would come to the movie if they pushed him in the trailer.
Is the full movie on CZcams?
ok.ru/video/258261519011
Arguably better is the full-length version of the Nathan Lane revival of the play on Broadway in 2000. It’s definitely funnier than the movie. czcams.com/video/5HRiJz6LgaI/video.html
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My God! Bette Davis was gorgeous.!
Ann Sheridan?
although i love old movies & bette davis is my favorite golden age of hollywood star, & i usually like montys roles...i didnt enjoy this movie. monty played a rotten character who treated everyone badly. he was selfish & a sneak. bette's part seemed watered down & uninteresting. my favorite monty movie="since you went away" w/claudette colbert & its a wonderful xmas movie. favorite bette movie, if i have to choose...."all about eve" "now voyager" "the little foxes"...i couldnt do just one.
Pity that Ann Sheridan is so out-acted by the rest of the cast!
Totally disagree.... I think she more than held her own in scenes with Bette Davis.
@@kjgammon1658 I've seen high school kids who peformed more believably!
@Bogframe You're FOS... prolly just jealous of her beauty!??