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The Gilded Lily

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Secretary Marilyn "Lynn" David (Claudette Colbert) falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray Granville (Ray Milland), to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Pete Dawes (Fred MacMurray), who secretly loves her. When Pete learns that the already-engaged Gray has hurt Lynn, he fabricates an article casting her as "No Girl," who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Lynn unexpected fame, and Gray returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.

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Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine There's much here that isn't especially believable, so it's a boon to have three actors who elevate the scenario at every turn. Rated: 3/4 Sep 15, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The middling but charming screwball love triangle comedy was a decent film for its Depression-era audience. Rated: B Nov 26, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Miss Colbert is too beautiful for straight comedy, and too talented for routine romance; but The Gilded Lily gives her a fair opportunity to make use of all her talents. Jul 23, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Not one of ether star's best but fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/06/24 Full Review Audience Member Claudette Colbert stars as a stenographer who meets and is romanced by Ray Milland. She thinks he is an unemployed layabout, but grows to love him anyway. In fact, he's English nobility vacationing in secret in the US. The story is broken by her reporter friend (Fred MacMurray), and a series of misunderstandings fracture the relationship. In retaliation, MacMurray (who has a crush on Colbert) makes up a series of stories that make her look like the injured party and make her into a celebrity in the process. The first of seven films to pair Colbert with MacMurray. It's an amiable romantic comedy. Nothing special, but it highlights what an appealing screen couple they are. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Hollywood doesn't get much glossier or more romantic than this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Popcorn in the snow. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member good stuff good chemistry here in this rom-com Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this classic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Secretary Marilyn "Lynn" David (Claudette Colbert) falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray Granville (Ray Milland), to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Pete Dawes (Fred MacMurray), who secretly loves her. When Pete learns that the already-engaged Gray has hurt Lynn, he fabricates an article casting her as "No Girl," who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Lynn unexpected fame, and Gray returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
Director
Wesley Ruggles
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 27, 2013
Runtime
1h 20m