Platinum Blonde
Frank Capra directed this 1931 screwball comedy about a hard-nosed newspaper reporter, Stew (Robert Williams), who, after marrying heiress Ann Schuyler (Jean Harlow), must find a way to adjust to high society. After finding it stifling, he sets about writing a play with a female colleague, Gallagher (Loretta Young), who promptly falls for Stew. Hijinks and witty repartee move faster than breaking copy as the two women vie for Stew's affections.
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Platinum bore - CaptainDave
Where is the famous Capra touch? The usual themes are here, little guy against the rich and powerful, the lower classes against the upper. But the plot is so predictable and the characters such stereotypes that it's hard to keep any interest.
Robert Williams as the constantly wise-cracking reporter provides some initial amusement, but while his delivery is great his non-stop patter becomes grating. A dowdy and frumpy looking Jean Harlow as the dominating society dame makes you wonder what all the fuss was about her. Only one scene between Williams and Harlow, where they exchange a sing-song dialog, as any spark. Loretta Young as the overlooked gal pal is way more memorable.
Minor Capra for aficionados only. Damaged DVD also spoils some key scenes.Wonderful cast! - spaz
This movie is well worth watching for many reasons: wardrobe, sets, and the superb cast. I had never seen Robert Williams before and he is charming. Of course Jean Harlow and Loretta Young are gorgeous. Young in particular looks luscious.
Harlow is famous for wearing no underwear and she wears some wonderful gowns against the skin here.
I highly recommend this film for its period charm and reasons already mentioned.
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Platinum bore - CaptainDave
Where is the famous Capra touch? The usual themes are here, little guy against the rich and powerful, the lower classes against the upper. But the plot is so predictable and the characters such stereotypes that it's hard to keep any interest.
Robert ...Wonderful cast! - spaz
This movie is well worth watching for many reasons: wardrobe, sets, and the superb cast. I had never seen Robert Williams before and he is charming. Of course Jean Harlow and Loretta Young are gorgeous. Young in particular looks luscious.
Harlow ...