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7.1/10   344 votes
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Director:
Writers:
John P. Marquand (novel)
Elizabeth Hill (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
18 December 1941 (USA) more
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There's a girl like Marvin Myles hidden in every man's life
Plot:
A man who lived his life as he was was told he should, not as he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman. | add synopsis
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Good Performance By Hedy! more (20 total)

Cast

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Hedy Lamarr ... Marvin Myles Ransome
Robert Young ... Harry Moulton Pulham
Ruth Hussey ... Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham
Charles Coburn ... John Pulham

Van Heflin ... Bill King
Fay Holden ... Mrs. John Pulham
Bonita Granville ... Mary Pulham
Douglas Wood ... Mr. 'J.T.' Bullard
Charles Halton ... Walter Kaufman
Leif Erickson ... Rodney 'Bo-Jo' Brown (as Leif Erikson)
Phil Brown ... Joe Bingham
David Clyde ... Hugh, the Butler
Sara Haden ... Miss Rollo, Harry's Secretary
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Additional Details

Runtime:
120 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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Fun Stuff

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Favorite film of Hedy Lamarr. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in We Must Have Music (1942) more
Soundtrack:
The Band Played On more

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Good Performance By Hedy!, 17 November 2005
8/10
Author: wndlz (wndlz@aol.com) from Lone Pine, CA

Hedy Lamarr gave a good performance here. No over-acting, but subtle and with a contemporary feel. This was a difficult role. Marvin Myles, without having the bitch on wheels histrionics of Bette Davis or Joan Crawford, was a beautiful and independent woman, who not only survived but actually thrived in a 'man's world'. This was a performance was balanced and sensitive. I think if George Cukor or William Wyler had handles the directorial reigns here, the results would could have made this a memorable films. As it is, it good. One has to remember that in 1941, this is still a period piece, and if one looks deep enough, there's a lot here that's worthwhile. Too bad that modern audiences seem to rely on non-stop action, and don't seem to have the attention span that this kind of movie requires. It's a pity than at least half a Valium is required to enjoy the warmth that is presented here.

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