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Gregory La CavaPhotographie:
Ted TetzlaffActeurs·trices:
William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick, Eugene Pallette, Jean Dixon, Alan Mowbray, Mischa Auer, Pat Flaherty, Jane Wyman (plus)Résumés(1)
Irene et Cornelia sont deux soeurs vivant très aisément dans les quartiers chics de New York. Elles font un jour la rencontre de Godfrey, un homme devenu SDF après la crise économique. Prises de sympathie envers lui, elles lui proposent de travailler pour elles. L'homme accepte et se montre parfait dans ses services. Peu à peu, Irene et lui commencent même à développer des sentiments amoureux l'un envers l'autre... (Tamasa Distribution)
(plus)Critiques (2)
“Money, money, money!” William Powell radiates charisma as an independent observer of high-society relationships. An uninterrupted flow of one-liners with multiple layers of meaning (– Oh, is this where you sleep? – That’s the general purpose) and the wonderfully thought-out choreography of the character’s movements (with almost theatrical entrances) accompany the exaggerated unmasking of crazed high society. Due to the fact that director Gregory La Cava (originally an animator) allowed himself – thoughtfully, boldly and within the intentions of the genre – to bite the hand that fed him, it is one of the best screwball comedies. 85%
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Yes, at times the dialogue cadence is incredible, which is admirable, especially when it's genuinely funny. The main characters are wonderfully quirky, especially Carole Lombard, who at times acts unbelievably relaxed. On the other hand, it's still not a comedy that completely knocks me off my feet. It's good, but not amazing.
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