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Screwball comedy lovers, don't miss, "Midnight." Claudette Colbert,

Posted by tinear (A) on August 11, 2009 at 10:27:56

Don Ameche, the very beautiful Mary Astor, AND John Barrymore (how's that for a cast?) all perform marvelously in this very funny 1939 film. Unlike many others of this genre, this one doesn't center on the principal lovers: once Ameche and Colbert meet and fall for each other, they're separated for along period. But Barrymore, the wicked Astor, and Colbert are more than able to carry the film through its plot twists and hilarious episodes. When Ameche finally reappears, his scenes with Colbert are hysterical.
The plot: a down-on-her-luck showgirl (CC) arrives in Paris literally with only the evening gown on her back, in a driving rainstorm. A cab driver (Ameche) takes pity on her and helps her. But almost immediately, she leaves him, becoming embroiled in a wealthy man's (Barrymore) plot to take back the affections of his straying wife (Astor) by using Colbert to lure the lover away. Whew!
As a comedy, the film should be more famous; that is also has something to say about social position (hey, it is 1939!) is an added bonus.
I'd give it **** (out of five).

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