Category Archives: Comedy

Harmon Jones – As Young As You Feel (1951)

By Anybody Posted in 1951-1960, Classics, Comedy, Harmon Jones, Marilyn Monroe, USA Leave a reply

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Based on a story by Paddy Chayefsky, this is the tale of a man, John Hodges, who is being forced to retire from his job, at the age of 65, and decides to fight back. His family can barely stand having him at home, and the traditional pursuits of the aged do not appeal. Impersonating the head of his former company, Hodges sets out to convince them to get rid of their outmoded retirement policy. He arrives at his old plant on an inspection tour where complications ensue. This movie features good performances, but it will probably be remembered more for the bit part played by a young Marilyn Monroe as the boss’ secretary Continue reading →

Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly – Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

By Anybody Posted in 1951-1960, Comedy, Musical, Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, USA 1 Reply

Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly Singin in the Rain (1952)

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Summary:
In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina’s latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina – well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to “aspire”, or will she get the break she deserves? Continue reading →

F. Hugh Herbert – Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948)

By Anybody Posted in 1941-1950, Classics, Comedy, F. Hugh Herbert, Marilyn Monroe, USA Leave a reply

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Plot:

Though the title sounds like something from a Big Band era tune, it actually refers to commands used during the training of mules. Young Snug Dominy has just purchased a pair of strapping mules. With no available cash, he must work for their previous owner to pay them off. Snug lives with his callous stepmother Judith, who spends all her time and attention with his stepbrother Stretch. This creates an escalating tension between the two youths that their father is unable to stop. Meanwhile, Snug toils long and hard to keep possession of his muleteam, as the farmer who owned them tries to get them back. Things get really sticky when Snug falls in love with the farmer’s lovely daughter. Look very closely and see a young Marilyn Monroe paddling a canoe in one sequence. Continue reading →

Richard Sale – Let’s Make It Legal (1951)

By Anybody Posted in 1951-1960, Comedy, Drama, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Sale, USA Leave a reply

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Brief Synopsis
The divorce of Hugh and Miriam Halsworth becomes final at midnight. Hugh wouldn’t dream of calling it off, but can’t abandon his rose garden. Things change that afternoon, though, when Miriam’s old suitor Victor Macfarland checks into the hotel where Hugh is publicity man. With Miriam’s daughter Barbara rooting for Hugh and son-in-law Jerry rooting for Victor, things are unlikely to be resolved by midnight… Continue reading →

Edvard Persson – Studenterna på Tröstehult AKA The Tröstehult Students (1924)

By Anybody Posted in 1921-1930, Comedy, Edvard Persson, Silent, Sweden Leave a reply

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Plot
Baron Brusenhielm at castle Tröstehult in Skåne dislikes how his young son Karl Oscar is playing “mother and father” with the tenant’s daughter Ann-Marie, as he anticipates the beginning of a future misalliance. Years pass, and Karl Oscar is about to graduate high school. He pretends to study church history but reads in fact “The Seducer’s Diary” and thinks of Ann-Marie, who is now grown up into a woman.
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Richard Sale – A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950)

By Anybody Posted in 1941-1950, Comedy, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Sale, USA, Western Leave a reply

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The railway company has to have its railroad reach the town of Tomahawk, Colorado, before a deadline in order to receive subsidies and gain the advantage over the local stage coach company. On board the first train along the new line are a variety of colourful characters, including travelling salesman Johnny Behind-The-Deuces (Dailey) and Kit Dodge Jr (Baxter), the daughter of the wounded town marshal. She has been deputized and is being chaperoned by Pawnee (Yowlachie). Madame Adelaide’s showgirls (including Marilyn Monroe as Clara) ride along en route to Tomahawk. Continue reading →

Various – O. Henry’s Full House [+Extras] (1952)

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Various O. Henrys Full House [+Extras] (1952)

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Storyline

Five O’ Henry stories, each separate. The primary one from the critic’s acclaim was “The Cop and the Anthem”. Soapy tells fellow bum Horace that he is going to get arrested so he can spend the winter in a nice jail cell. He fails. He can’t even accost a woman; she turns out to be a streetwalker. The other stories are “The Clarion Call”, “The Last Leaf”, “The Ransom of Red Chief”, and “The Gift of the Magi”. Written by Ed Stephan Continue reading →

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