Tag Archives: screwball comedy

Seen Recently: The Train Robbers (1973), Dark City (1998), Easy A (2010), His Girl Friday (1940), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by sheila

The Train Robbers directed by Burt Kennedy Somehow I missed this totally entertaining film, despite my love for John Wayne, Ann-Margret (and Ben Johnson)! An absolutely gorgeous LOOKING film (it was cinematographer William H. Clothier’s final film), it stars John … Continue reading →

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Operation Screengrab

Posted on October 2, 2012 by sheila
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Anatomy of Two Pratfalls: Cary Grant and Elvis Presley

Posted on March 20, 2012 by sheila

Both men were superb athletes in their primes, and both had “funny bones”. It was difficult for these men to suppress their comedic impulses. Cary Grant did so completely in Notorious, one of the reasons why his performance is still … Continue reading →

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