The Devil and Miss Jones

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Ed . From union busting to middle-aged lusting. The wonderfully irascible Charles Coburn forms an inappropriate relationship with an underling while semi-discreetly posing as an employee to ferret out likely Communist unionizers led by Bob Cummings. Cummings is going around wooing co-worker Jean Arthur. Arthur is the one who persuades Coburn to romance underling Spring Byington. Before portraying Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street, Edmund Gwenn was being a grinch on 38th Street. Mayhem ensues with wit and charm, brightening up by now a repetitive theme of softening a cold wealthy person's heart. The film is very funny, but also has truly tender moments that avoid maudlin, such as when Jean Arthur delivers a brief monologue on the emptiness of having no one to share love with and accepting the flaws of a partner whom one loves and whose company one enjoys. Bob Cummings' recitation of the Declaration of Independence and his praise of the US Constitution made me proud of being an American. The film concludes in a fast forward motion that contrasts with the subtlety of the rest of the story. However, it can't erase the substantial good will this film earns. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Rare T We don’t get movies like this anymore. The plot and story are great in theory and execution, managing to send a message about the working class and at the same time about unity and empathy between different groups (social classes in this case). Though the ending is predictable, there are constant mini plot-twists that make sure to never leave any part of the movie boring, in addition to the quips and funny remarks. The performances are definitely no less than brilliant, especially from Charles Coburn and Jean Arthur, and it would be hard to imagine The Devil and Miss Jones having been played by someone else. Of course, Sam Wood adds the cherry on top as director. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Josh G A comedy of errors, filled with subpar writing and query characters. It is the equivalent of a romcom in the 90's with Hugh grant but it is much silly and doesn't have six pence none the richer on the soundtrack. It is a undercover boss, meets the marx brothers, meets any late judy garland film. It's a passable forgettable film. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/22 Full Review Audience Member A pretty good film, aged well. I liked the story, the humour still works today. Certainly watchable. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review s r A happy romantic comedy / undercover boss film showing the struggles of the working class through a feel good medium. It was on daily motion. It was a good cast. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review steve d A blast of a film that has held of beautifully Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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