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Vivacious Lady

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Peter (James Stewart) is a professor who gets hitched to a singer named Francey (Ginger Rogers) on a whim while visiting New York City. But when Peter returns home, he is less than eager to introduce his new bride to his domineering father (Charles Coburn), whom he knows will not approve. He also has to contend with his jealous former fiancée (Frances Mercer). As Peter tries to keep his married status a secret, a number of amusing missteps happen along the way.

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Variety Staff Variety Vivacious Lady is entertainment of the highest order and broadest appeal. Nov 13, 2007 Full Review Time Out Rogers is the accomplished centrepiece of the film, slightly atypical as the soft-focus romantic heroine, but with welcome eruptions of her tough and shrewd persona throughout. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Vintage George Stevens comedy, dating from the brief period in which his deliberate style was a deepening virtue, stopping short of the ossification that cursed his later work. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia This romantic comedy by George Stevens makes me irresistible. When I witness the wonderful chemistry between James Stewart and the beautiful Ginger Rogers, I have no time for anything other than the story of the protagonists. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Jul 18, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The cast of Vivacious Lady is considerably better than its story. In fact, the acting is so good that it almost lifts a rather farfetched bedroom farce into grade A comedy. Apr 1, 2019 Full Review TV Guide A charming, fast-moving comedy. Rated: 3.5/4 Nov 13, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris r Just saw this movie in 35mm at film forum, it was surprisingly funny as hell and tender at points. Very good screwball comedy/ romance. I would recommend it to anyone. Had everyone in the theater laughing and enjoying themselves. It’s a good time best way I can describe the film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Steve D Thin on story but cute. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Ginger Roger's is the real star here as Jimmy Stewart squirms his way through another film. Some of the funniest scenes are with daughter and mother in law chatting as well as with the love rival. Easy light hearted and simple viewing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Ginger Rogers at her usual best. James Stewart is good, but Rogers steals the show. The plot is funny, she is funny, the cast is funny. Very, very enjoyable movie. Enough said. Go see it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Hilarious (and sexy) screwball comedy. George Stevens does a marvelous job of pacing the movie, which never flags for a moment. Jimmy Stewart is fine but Ginger Rogers is the acting highlight, at her comedic best. The supporting cast is uniformly wonderful, led by Charles Coburn and Beulah Bondi. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/21 Full Review Audience Member Caught this by chance. Beautifully done. Even the small things are done well. The pacing is great, the gags terrific, the acting, everything. Not many rom coms match this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Peter (James Stewart) is a professor who gets hitched to a singer named Francey (Ginger Rogers) on a whim while visiting New York City. But when Peter returns home, he is less than eager to introduce his new bride to his domineering father (Charles Coburn), whom he knows will not approve. He also has to contend with his jealous former fiancée (Frances Mercer). As Peter tries to keep his married status a secret, a number of amusing missteps happen along the way.
Director
George Stevens
Producer
George Stevens
Screenwriter
Ernest Pagano, P.J. Wolfson
Production Co
RKO Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 24, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m