Idiot's Delight

Idiot's Delight (1939)

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Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Idiot's Delight starred Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne on Broadway. Set in a lavish alpine hotel bordering an Italian air base, the story throws together several disparate people, each in his or her own way affected by the World War that… More

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Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Robert E. Sherwood
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 27, 1939 Wide
Unknown

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    WWII + Gable+ Gable singing! Add Norma Shearer for more MGM star power.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    An unfulfilling adaptation of Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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  • jay n


    Enjoyable if dated comedy/drama with Norma giving an amusing Garboesque take on her character. Gable's famous performance of Puttin' on the Ritz is memorable because he is so easygoing and game. Good supporting cast and assured direction also contribute to making this a… More

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