Jan 21st
Love Happy*
US 1949. Lester Cowan/Mary Pickford. 82m. bw
The trail of the missing Romanov diamonds leads to a struggling Broadway theatre company.
Lacklustre comedy, especially for these famous comics, falling back on their old theatrical routines rather more than usual, and with several musical interludes, only some of which are worth the time. Some bright and imaginative moments, including Marilyn's pre-stardom cameo with Groucho, who is noticeably relegated to the role of narrator - the film was originally intended as a vehicle for Harpo alone.
Written by: Frank Tashlin, Mac Benoff.
Producer: Lester Cowan.
Director: David Miller.
Starring: Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, Ilona Massey, Vera-Ellen, Marion Hutton, Paul Valentine, Melville Cooper, Raymond Burr, Eric Blore, Marilyn Monroe.
Photography: William Mellor.
Music: Alan Ronell.
Love Happy*
US 1949. Lester Cowan/Mary Pickford. 82m. bw
The trail of the missing Romanov diamonds leads to a struggling Broadway theatre company.
Lacklustre comedy, especially for these famous comics, falling back on their old theatrical routines rather more than usual, and with several musical interludes, only some of which are worth the time. Some bright and imaginative moments, including Marilyn's pre-stardom cameo with Groucho, who is noticeably relegated to the role of narrator - the film was originally intended as a vehicle for Harpo alone.
Written by: Frank Tashlin, Mac Benoff.
Producer: Lester Cowan.
Director: David Miller.
Starring: Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, Ilona Massey, Vera-Ellen, Marion Hutton, Paul Valentine, Melville Cooper, Raymond Burr, Eric Blore, Marilyn Monroe.
Photography: William Mellor.
Music: Alan Ronell.
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