John Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore
Social climbing Millicent and Oliver Jordan throw a dinner for a bunch of New York society types, each of whom has much to reveal.
DVD Release Date: March 1, 2005
Stats: 116 reviews
Incredibly good play-turned-movie adaptation. An all-star cast, with exceptional performances by John Barrymore, holding up the tragic end of the balance, and Marie Dressler delivering the best laughs. A must-see just for the great weave of comedy and tragedy.
My mother has talked up this movie ever since I was a kid and after many years and finally getting around to seeing it, I just don't see the big deal. Admittedly I was only paying half attention (didn't really like anyone in the cast) and my mom was talking through some of it. Al...( read more)
One of the greatest classic comedies. What a magnificent cast and they are all outstanding. Marie Dressler is at her finest. The screenplay has some of the wittiest dialogue ever put on film. It has the typical 1930's glossy MGM production - excellent costumes and sets - first ra...( read more)
Carlotta made this movie for me. Her facial expressions are simply priceless.
A great drama with great humor. I liked how it portrayed a slice of Ameican history during the Depression. Also, John Barrymore just can't be beat,
why you dirty little ape...why you sneaky double-crossing rattlesnake...why you stinkin dog...why you...you...etc.
that's all you hear from this movie.
rather humourous, not to mention scandalous given movie censorship in those days. light and chaotic at the same time. memorable, classically comedic performances from the whole cast. clever historic satire and a great bit of moviemaking.
It's a little antique but the acting is great from the entire cast. Harlow and Dressler shine brightest.
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