The Devil And Miss Jones (1941) :
Brief Review -
Sam Wood back to vibrant feel-good-comedy mode. Jean Arthur & Charles Colburn's merrier pairing before classic The More The Merrier. Sam Wood had been through with a couple of great comedies like "A Night At The Opera" (1935) and "A Day At The Races" (1937) in the 1930s, but his next films lacked the comedy factor. I loved his romantic drama "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1939), but it was not a comedy. He returns to comedy with The Devil and Miss Jones, and what a fantastic comedy he presents. Such a lovable concept that has been influential on many films later with such a good group of actors. Jean Arthur never sounded so cute. I mean, what an adorable accent and expression she gave in the film. Muhhaaa, Kisses! On the other hand, Charles Coburn was a perfect fit for that eccentric character. I loved seeing these two in Frank Capra's classic "The More The Merrier" (1943), and this film was just a good, happy, vibrant rehearsal of that. Although they were not a romantic couple in either of the films, their chemistry has been phenomenal. This film has the good support of Robert Cummings and Spring Byington, who play the main supporting characters. Cummings' speech in the court against the cop was so freaking hilarious, and Byington made such a delightful old lady. The Devil And Miss Jones has so many good scenes that I enjoyed and will remember for some time. Arthur's monologue about love and women's love, as well as Colburn's witty one-liners with a rich accent. "I'm worried, Elizabeth won't marry me," he says when you think he is serious. What great humour it was. Sam Wood presents a feel-good tale of a tycoon who goes undercover to ferret out agitators at a department store, but becomes one of them, in alluring manners. A definite must-watch for popcorn flick lovers and those who enjoy watching old comedies.
RATING - 7.5/10*
By - #samthebestest.
Sam Wood back to vibrant feel-good-comedy mode. Jean Arthur & Charles Colburn's merrier pairing before classic The More The Merrier. Sam Wood had been through with a couple of great comedies like "A Night At The Opera" (1935) and "A Day At The Races" (1937) in the 1930s, but his next films lacked the comedy factor. I loved his romantic drama "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1939), but it was not a comedy. He returns to comedy with The Devil and Miss Jones, and what a fantastic comedy he presents. Such a lovable concept that has been influential on many films later with such a good group of actors. Jean Arthur never sounded so cute. I mean, what an adorable accent and expression she gave in the film. Muhhaaa, Kisses! On the other hand, Charles Coburn was a perfect fit for that eccentric character. I loved seeing these two in Frank Capra's classic "The More The Merrier" (1943), and this film was just a good, happy, vibrant rehearsal of that. Although they were not a romantic couple in either of the films, their chemistry has been phenomenal. This film has the good support of Robert Cummings and Spring Byington, who play the main supporting characters. Cummings' speech in the court against the cop was so freaking hilarious, and Byington made such a delightful old lady. The Devil And Miss Jones has so many good scenes that I enjoyed and will remember for some time. Arthur's monologue about love and women's love, as well as Colburn's witty one-liners with a rich accent. "I'm worried, Elizabeth won't marry me," he says when you think he is serious. What great humour it was. Sam Wood presents a feel-good tale of a tycoon who goes undercover to ferret out agitators at a department store, but becomes one of them, in alluring manners. A definite must-watch for popcorn flick lovers and those who enjoy watching old comedies.
RATING - 7.5/10*
By - #samthebestest.