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      No Time for Comedy

      1940 1h 38m Comedy List
      Reviews 52% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Small-town writer Gaylord Esterbrook (James Stewart) makes it on Broadway when he writes a humorous play about wealthy socialites. There, he eventually marries the play's star, Linda Paige (Rosalind Russell), and pens several more popular comedies. However, things change drastically for Gaylord when he meets upper-class seductress Amanda Swift (Genevieve Tobin). Amanda convinces him to write a more serious production and leave Linda, but Gaylord quickly comes to regret both decisions. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D Good cast, thin script. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/24 Full Review Frances H Although not among the best films that either star made, still it is a fairly good flick from the Golden Age of American films. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/17 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable movie about NYC life. Jimmy Stewart and Rosalind Russell. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member gr8 cast + director= fun moivie Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Rather tepid and times chaotic comedy with a first half reminiscent of "Mr. Deeds goes to town". Even though both Rosalind Russell and James Stewart are giving it all they can, the film never quite rises above average. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Jaunty comedy-drama with the two stars well matched. They receive excellent support from every one else in the cast but Louise Beavers stands out as their sassy maid Clementine. Some of the attitudes are dated particularly in respect to alcohol consumption but putting that into the perspective of the time this is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Small-town writer Gaylord Esterbrook (James Stewart) makes it on Broadway when he writes a humorous play about wealthy socialites. There, he eventually marries the play's star, Linda Paige (Rosalind Russell), and pens several more popular comedies. However, things change drastically for Gaylord when he meets upper-class seductress Amanda Swift (Genevieve Tobin). Amanda convinces him to write a more serious production and leave Linda, but Gaylord quickly comes to regret both decisions.
      Director
      William Keighley
      Screenwriter
      Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
      Production Co
      First National, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Sep 24, 2013
      Runtime
      1h 38m