The Common Law (1931)Director:Paul L. SteinWriters:Robert W. Chambers (adapted from his novel by), John Farrow (screen story), 1 more credit » |
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Lew Cody | ... |
Dick Carmedon
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Mrs. Claire Collis
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Marion Shilling | ... |
Stephanie Brown
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Walter Walker | ... |
John Neville Sr.
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Paul Ellis | ... |
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Yola d'Avril | ... |
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 July 1931 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Agrafos nomos See more »Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Photophone System)Color:
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1.20 : 1
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Mrs. Claire Collis: I should think that would make you very happy.
John Neville Sr.: It does. And a little apprehensive.
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John Neville Sr.: You're getting more like your mother every day.Mrs. Claire Collis: I should think that would make you very happy.
John Neville Sr.: It does. And a little apprehensive.
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Joel McCrea was one of the great stars of Twentieth Century movies. I'm not thinking of the Westerns for which he was best known, eventually, but for his light comedy, slapstick, and serious comedy. Not to mention his starring role in one of Hitchcock's very best: "Foreign Correspondent." It seems as if many of the fine directors wanted to work with him. In addition to Hitchcock, Preston Sturges used him -- twice. In "Sullivan's Travels" he is certainly an alter-ego for the writer/director.
Early in his career he did light fare, often paired, as here, with Constance Bennett. He also worked with Miriam Hopkins on several occasions, including the far from comic "These Three." Here he is a painter in Paris. He's from a rich family but he's rebelling. He uses Bennett as a model -- and we see her nude. Not totally but first in her undergarments and then with a towel covering the parts we aren't allowed to see.
So how come he is such a prig when he finds out she is a lady with a past? He sure is, though.
The movie is filled with thudding quips and boring banter. It is fun overall but it definitely could have been a great deal better.