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Steve D The script could be better but the cast is great. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Audience Member Obviously a B-movie, but worthy if you're a classic screwball fan (heavy shades of My Man Godfrey, if you thought Godfrey should've run off with the maid). The silliness is carried by Jean Arthur and Herbert Marshall playing their comic personas to the hilt: Jean Arthur as the quintessential savvy yet vulnerable girl-next-door and Herbert Marshall as the elegantly charming douchebag, with all the mixed-up identities and Depression-era backdrop one requires. Could probably be fleshed out to be a more sensible and much better film, but as it is, it doesn't have an ounce of flesh to spare on its 70 minute frame. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member crafty and fun rom-com. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A surprisingly charming screwball comedy about a millionaire pretending to be a butler to get closer to the woman he likes who genuinely needs to be a butler for cash. A first seemingly a silly film, the humour grows on you & you find yourself going with it. All the supporting actors in this film just work & really add to the film, but it's really Jean Arthur who steals the show she is just such a talent. A fun film, that is seldom mentioned in film lists but it is a really enjoyable film that deserves a bit of attention. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Sweet comedy with Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur an unlikely but potent pair. It is light as air but a saucy souffle. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Delightful screwball comedy, surprisingly it is not very well known but it should be. Jean Arthur is wonderful, Herbert Marshall excels in an offbeat role for him. The supporting cast is excellent, especially Lionel Stander, but Leo Carillo is terrific as well, Funny, fast paced and very entertaining. Good screenplay, fine costume design. Light and fun. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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