Kiss and Make-Up (1934)

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One of the least known of Cary Grant's starring vehicles, Kiss and Make Up was based on a European play by Stephen Bekeffi. Grant stars as high-priced beautician Dr. Maurice Lamar, who does so spectacular a job on his plain-jane client Eve Caron (Genevieve Tobin) that Eve's jealous husband Marcel… More One of the least known of Cary Grant's starring vehicles, Kiss and Make Up was based on a European play by Stephen Bekeffi. Grant stars as high-priced beautician Dr. Maurice Lamar, who does so spectacular a job on his plain-jane client Eve Caron (Genevieve Tobin) that Eve's jealous husband Marcel (Edward Everett Horton) divorces her. Eve marries Maurice on the rebound, but she drives him crazy with her shallow vanity. Maurice would prefer the company of his faithful secretary Anne (Helen Mack), but she has wed the vengeful Caron! But when Anne discovers that Caron is as self-involved as Eve, she goes back to Marcel, while Eve, who started it all, quickly finds comfort in the arms of gigolo Rolando (Rafael Storm). Highlights in Kiss and Make Up includes Cary Grant's musical numbers (yes, he can sing) and a hilarious bit involving Cecil Cunningham as one of Dr. Lamar's less successful "experiments." The film also serves as a showcase for the 1934 crop of Wampas Baby Stars, including George M. Cohan's pretty daughter Helen and Jean Gale of the singing Gale Sisters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 18 min.
Directed By: Harlan Thompson
Genres: Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 13, 1934 Wide
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Aside from Grant's typically charming performance, Kiss and Make-Up has exceedingly little to offer most viewers...

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jay n

Rather ridiculous early Cary movie. He's slick, maybe a little too slick but still charismatic even if he hadn't fully settled into his persona yet.
AJ V

A hilarious and fun movie with Cary Grant and Edward Everett Horton, who are really funny and give great performances. It's essentially a story of being careful of what you wish for.

Cast

            Cary Grant as Dr. Maurice Lamar

            Genevieve Tobin as Eve Caron

            Helen Mack as Anne

            Lucien Littlefield as Max Pascal

            Mona Maris as Countess Rita

            Rafael Storm as Rolando

            Henry Armetta as Chairman of Banquet

            Judith Arlen as Beauty Clinic Nurse

            Sam Ash as Plumber

            André Beranger as Jean the Valet

            Mme. Bonita as Mme. Severac

            Betty Bryson as Beauty Clinic Patient

            Jean Carmen as Maharajah's Wife

            Dorothy Christy as Greta

            Helen Cohan as Radio Announcer

            Chick Collins
            
            Jean Gale as Beauty Clinic Nurse

            Edward Everett Horton as Marcel Caron

            Anne Hovey as Lady Rummond-Dray

            Doris Lloyd as Mme. Durand

            Lucille Lund as Magda

            Gigi Parrish as Radio Listener

            Helena Phillips Evans as Landlady

            Ann Sheridan as Beauty Operator

            Milton Wallace as Maharajah of Baroona

            Jacqueline Wells as Beauty Clinic Patient

            Katherine Williams as Vilma

            Toby Wing as Chairman of Claghorne

            John Sinclair as Taxi Driver

            Rita Gould as Mme. Dupont

            Lu-Anne Meredith as Beauty Clinic Nurse
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