Midnight
1939 Directed by Mitchell Leisen
Synopsis
An unemployed showgirl poses as Hungarian royalty to infiltrate Parisian society.
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Yeah, Sturges vs. Wilder is a very tough call. Everyone wins, indeed.
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These looks can kill (you with laughter).
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Scripted by the inimitable Brackett and Wilder. Frequently hilarious.
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For the screwball project. Not quite EASY LIVING, as far as Liesen goes, but this is pretty excellent. Rating could easily go up on a second watch.
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A fabolous script, maybe one of the most brilliant in the 30´s. Nothing more to say. Well , yes, John Barrymore is on it.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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John Barrymore owned this movie. He had me laughing on the floor every time he came on the screen. The telephone scene killed me. "Hello Da Da".
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What a delight! This is the best screwball comedy I've seen. Great dialogue, great story and fabulous timing. I'll be rewatching this one every year. A must see.