Icons of Screwball Comedy - Vol. 1 (DVD, 2009, 2-Disc Set)

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The "Icons of Screwball Comedy - Vol. 1" DVD set features classic screwball comedies starring Jean Arthur and other beloved actors. Directed by notable filmmakers like Wesley Ruggles and Alexander Hall, these black and white movies from the 1930s to the 1950s offer a hilarious and entertaining viewing experience for fans of the genre. With a 2-disc set edition, this collection is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy some of the most iconic and funny comedy films of its era.

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This collection presents four vintage screwball comedies from the golden age of cinema. In IF YOU COULD ONLY COOK (1935), an unmarried couple (Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur) poses as husband and wife to get housekeeping jobs with a rich gangster (Leo Carillo). In TOO MANY HUSBANDS (1940), a long-missing man (Fred MacMurray) returns home to find his wife (Jean Arthur) married to his best friend (Melvyn Douglas). In MY SISTER EILEEN (1942), two small-town sisters (Rosalind Russell and Janet Blair) move to Manhattan in search of fame and fortune. And in SHE WOULDN’T SAY YES (1945), a no-nonsense psychiatrist (Rosalind Russell) finds herself falling for a charming cartoonist (Lee Bowman).

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UPC0043396293892
eBay Product ID (ePID)73346393

Product Key Features

ActorRosalind Russell, Melvyn Douglas, Fred Macmurray, Janet Blair, Leo Carrillo, Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Herbert Marshall
RatingNR
Edition2-Disc Set
Movie/TV TitleIcons of Screwball Comedy-Vol. 1
DirectorWesley Ruggles, Alexander Hall, Al Hall
FormatDVD
Release Year2009
GenreComedy

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Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display Format2-Disc Set
Leading RoleRosalind Russell, Melvyn Douglas, Fred Macmurray, Janet Blair, Leo Carrillo, Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Herbert Marshall
Release Date20090804
Film CountryUSA

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  • Great entertainment

    Great to watch old movies with great actors! Very funny and family friendly!

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  • They don't make movies like these anymore

    They don't make movies like these anymore. These are great, wholesome entertainment. No foul language, no nudity, no blood and gore, no political agenda.

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  • Even my grand kids can watch it.

    Even my grand kids can watch it.

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  • Great films

    These are all classic comedy films and all quite good

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