@@electronixTech You are right. My Man Godfrey is one of my favorite movies. The Thin Man movies were also great. William Powell was a top notch actor.
@@electronixTech I grew up in the 70s, before all the technology and cable networks existed. Movies from that the 30s and 40s were hard to find. The small town I grew up in had only one channel that only had old movies. I became a fan of Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Powell, Carole Lombard, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Spencer Tracy. Perhaps you have seen a movie called Adam's Rib, starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. TCM has many great movies.
I just cannot get enough of William Powell, Ronald Coleman, Louis Hayward films as they are interesting and timeless with the acting and the scripts and the characters and with that all the other actors in the production. It's real time acting similar to plays on stage, when acting was acting in Hollywood.
Either in spite or as a reaction to the Great Depression, the 1930s were an amazing era for art, entertainment, fashion, hairstyles, music, architecture, industrial design and so much more. Socially America did then and still does have a long way to go.
Yeah, but still the ending was too abrupt. That’s how they ended movies back in those days. lol. They didn’t seem to need a tight ending, or “closure” like we need today.
It was meant like that and it seems to have worked in the film. But in reality I don't think one should "cut it off"like that, by acting false. I was in a bit similar situation once, and I the cognitive dissonance between what was said and what I experienced was so strong it nearly drove me mad. I think it would have been better if he'd explained to her, why they rather not be together, even though he loved her, too. But maybe such reasonableness would have made a boring ending.
I love Wynne Gibson, she was one hot mama and one of the first openly gay actresses in Hollywood, Carol Lombard as well as William Powel will forever be linked to Cark Gable , they were major movie stars long before Gable was;
William Powell was a silent film star, so he had a 'head start'. There's NO contest between who was the 'biggest' star- Gable Lombard, Powell...all were wonderful
Well-- I must say I agree with you. I wish it had ended differently. I watched because William Powell was in it, but quite frankly, I don’t know that I would have if I’d known how it ends. A good movie, but I don’t attend movies where I leave regretful.
He took the noble path out of it. The second demand for $10,000 was designed to alienate her so she would go back to Frank without looking back. BTW, $2,000 in 1931 would be worth $38,105 today, and $10,000 would be worth $190,525. These amounts would have been unrealistic, and were the most nagging flaw in the film for me.
At 31.32 " have'n one of those funny little green drinks " , meaning Absinthe , a specialty that was banned here in U.S. for decades . Shaken with ice cubes , then poured over a sugar cube sitting on a special spoon and into a chilled martini glass . Oooooooooh yes 👍 Try it .
I like a little drink called southern style ice tea . Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium low . Simmer 9 teabags in water for 10minutes . Pour over a cup and a half of sugar in a gallon container . fill with water, stir briskly and sever over ice . Ooooooooh yes 👍try it
Μα γιατί δεν βαζεται ελληνικούς υπότιτλους???????😢😢😢😢😢 δεν μπορώ να το καταλάβω,τόσο ωραίες ταινίες...και δεν μπορούμε να της δούμε εμείς οι μεγάλοι άνθρωποι. Με αγάπη από Ελλάδα ❤
I was just about to make the same comment, I listened to it a few times but it still sounds like "calling you on my cell" what is going on, can anyone clear this up before I lose any more sleep.
Yes, they did without seeing the ending, What’s the point of watching a movie? The movie is one hour and 14 minutes long. With less than five minutes to go they cut it off.
So, he looks to be in his 40s and his love interest looks to be in her early 20s. Am I misreading their ages? Were large age gap marriages more common back then? In the Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn movie "Sabrina" she ls in her early 20s and he is in his mid 50s, and that seemed a bit odd to me as well.
Love love love William Powell and all his movies. One of a kind and the best actor so absolutely natural.
Any movie w William Powell is worth a view.
A truly classic treasure. Yet, the end of another movie and video ruined by those pop-up links that cover the screen before the video is over.
Not your typical Hollywood ending. WP was more gifted than his contemporaries, he was indeed a great actor.
William Powell is so dignified and elegant.
No American actor today has any class.
Maybe it's the culture.
I think Clooney had that ability and maybe some others, though no one is coming to mind....atm.
@@justaplainspokengirl Last two I remember are Michael Caine and Anthony Hopkins.
Pierce Brosnan.
Thanks for posting this. I've not seen this one before! I had dental work this morning and must lay low today. Perfect timing! Thank you again!😊
When asked who is my favorite actor. Its William Powell. Thank you✨😊
This was one I had never seen before, so thank you for posting. In 1931, William Powell & Carole Lombard were married! They divorced in 1933.
Yes. However, they remained friends, and performed in more films together.
They were both brilliant in the screwball comedy My Man Godfrey.
@@electronixTech You are right. My Man Godfrey is one of my favorite movies. The Thin Man movies were also great. William Powell was a top notch actor.
@@bocajrs7628 Thanks. Same here.
@@electronixTech I grew up in the 70s, before all the technology and cable networks existed. Movies from that the 30s and 40s were hard to find. The small town I grew up in had only one channel that only had old movies. I became a fan of Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Powell, Carole Lombard, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Spencer Tracy. Perhaps you have seen a movie called Adam's Rib, starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. TCM has many great movies.
I just cannot get enough of William Powell, Ronald Coleman, Louis Hayward films as they are interesting and timeless with the acting and the scripts and the characters and with that all the other actors in the production. It's real time acting similar to plays on stage, when acting was acting in Hollywood.
Could not agree more with Powell and Colman. But I would add Leslie Howard to your list of stellar male leads.
Love these movies , better than these fantasy films they put out today. Love it ❤
My first time to see this movie, interesting story line. Thank you.
That black dress Irene wears absolute masterpiece, love all fashion and architecture of the thirties ❤
Is it even possible to go wrong with William Powell--let alone Carole Lombard?? Of course not!
Either in spite or as a reaction to the Great Depression, the 1930s were an amazing era for art, entertainment, fashion, hairstyles, music, architecture, industrial design and so much more. Socially America did then and still does have a long way to go.
I've never seen this movie. It's a gem.
Who else likes old movies like me?
Everyone who hated the ending, he did what he did out of selfless love for her if you think about it.
Yeah, but still the ending was too abrupt. That’s how they ended movies back in those days. lol. They didn’t seem to need a tight ending, or “closure” like we need today.
It seemed to cut off.
I agree. She'll realize it - as will her uncle - when that check doesn't clear her uncle's account. So sad...sigh...
It was meant like that and it seems to have worked in the film. But in reality I don't think one should "cut it off"like that, by acting false. I was in a bit similar situation once, and I the cognitive dissonance between what was said and what I experienced was so strong it nearly drove me mad. I think it would have been better if he'd explained to her, why they rather not be together, even though he loved her, too. But maybe such reasonableness would have made a boring ending.
msnobody, this ending is life and I think William @Carol were grand …..❤
DEFINITELY ONE OF HIS BEST MOVIES !! Kay Francis , too
I loved this movie...Michael was fortunate...he learned his lessons many years sooner than I learned mine...
Wow….great story, I like this actor……👀🇺🇸
I love Wynne Gibson, she was one hot mama and one of the first openly gay actresses in Hollywood, Carol Lombard as well as William Powel will forever be linked to Cark Gable , they were major movie stars long before Gable was;
William Powell was a silent film star, so he had a 'head start'.
There's NO contest between who was the 'biggest' star-
Gable Lombard, Powell...all were wonderful
Wow! This flick needs a sequel (to tie up all the loose ends). Thanks for posting.
Well-- I must say I agree with you. I wish it had ended differently. I watched because William Powell was in it, but quite frankly, I don’t know that I would have if I’d known how it ends. A good movie, but I don’t attend movies where I leave regretful.
He took the noble path out of it. The second demand for $10,000 was designed to alienate her so she would go back to Frank without looking back. BTW, $2,000 in 1931 would be worth $38,105 today, and $10,000 would be worth $190,525. These amounts would have been unrealistic, and were the most nagging flaw in the film for me.
Cant go wrong with William Powell but I wish the ending had been a little different.
Jean Harlow was Williams real sweetheart...she died you ng of kidney disease..broke his heart.
At 31.32 " have'n one of those funny little green drinks " , meaning Absinthe , a specialty that was banned here in U.S. for decades . Shaken with ice cubes , then poured over a sugar cube sitting on a special spoon and into a chilled martini glass . Oooooooooh yes 👍 Try it .
I like a little drink called southern style ice tea . Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium low . Simmer 9 teabags in water for 10minutes . Pour over a cup and a half of sugar in a gallon container . fill with water, stir briskly and sever over ice . Ooooooooh yes 👍try it
@wendyandgeoffpattison2610 I'm 74 and know the feelin' ✌️💗
Μα γιατί δεν βαζεται ελληνικούς υπότιτλους???????😢😢😢😢😢 δεν μπορώ να το καταλάβω,τόσο ωραίες ταινίες...και δεν μπορούμε να της δούμε εμείς οι μεγάλοι άνθρωποι. Με αγάπη από Ελλάδα ❤
Total pre code ! Delightful ending !
Interesting that the gentleman said “ I tried to reach you on my cell”. Didn’t know they had cell phone at that time.🤷♀
' I tried to call you up myself but didn't know..." :)
donnao8950, Yes! That was a truly weird line...? wonder how/why that happened?
I had to replay it to make sure I heard it right.
We had a lot of technology that has been erased from our history
@@susanweber6714,
They misheard the line. It’s “I tried to call you up myself, but I didn’t know where to get hold of you”.
3:25
The opening credits are missing.
William Powell, from Kansas…what a life
Pittsburg
William Powell was born in Pittsburg
Pa. Love his movies
Not all old movies are ..good
First rate on every score. Perfect ending in my view. A sappy Hollywood ending would have ruined this film. Acting superb.
Thank you 🤩🤩💖
Great Movie!
The princess of the langorous look. Carol Lombard.
Aren't these old "\Drama Romance" movies supposed to have a happy ending?
Real Ending at 50:20 watch up till that point and its perfect ending : )
@3:25 or so when he welcomes him into the room he says "i tried calling you on my cell". 😮😮😮
'myself'
Heartstring harp of a movie!
Where are the introductory credits?
Uploader could you please put a few more ads on the video, the non stop ads were randomly interrupted by a film 🙄🙄🙄👎👎👎💰💰💰
😂
Released in USA by Paramount Pictures in March, 1936. $2,000 now worth approx. $45,000. Neat little sum, eh.
OUTSTANDING : o .....
They still do that today blackmailing people
not a Hollywood ending
Why no opening credits?
too many ads
Thats Google for you they put ads on everything
I watch on TH-cam channel and it doesn’t have any ads. 👏👏👏👏👏😅😅😅😅
Pay for no commercials so worth it.
What year was this made?? Pre-war?
1931
I was just about to make the same comment, I listened to it a few times but it still sounds like "calling you on my cell" what is going on, can anyone clear this up before I lose any more sleep.
“I tried to call you up myself …. “
I’m trying desperately to feed you earth 🌎 whether it be food 🍲 information ℹ️ or energy ⚡️
THESE SCHMUCKS CUT OFF THE ENDING
Thank you for the warning.
Yes, they did without seeing the ending, What’s the point of watching a movie? The movie is one hour and 14 minutes long. With less than five minutes to go they cut it off.
"A couple of thousand I suppose". A dollar was worth more than 20 of today's firelighters in 1931. Ol' Dick is making a handsome living in this one.
A 1931 dollar is worth $20.63 today.
@@mokoarlyana1481 Thanks! I'll edit that.
What year is this movie?
1931 is what Google tells me...
$2000 then is now worth approximately $131,428 going by what gold was and is now $2300 US. Per ounce. Was $35/ounce at that time.
Did not know that
So, he looks to be in his 40s and his love interest looks to be in her early 20s. Am I misreading their ages? Were large age gap marriages more common back then? In the Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn movie "Sabrina" she ls in her early 20s and he is in his mid 50s, and that seemed a bit odd to me as well.
He was 38 when this came out,and she was 23. And, they were married in real life at the time.
He say I tried to get you on myself..
Thanks for the heads up everyone! Not going to watch a butchered movie with a bad ending.
Your loss.
1931
I love William Powell and his movies but fair warning - this film has a crappy ending.
Not One Of His Better Movies. 👀 ☹️
It might have been a GEM if it hadn't been butchered... Shame on you!
He's being a dick to save her, how romantic
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Hated it
Everything Ms. K said is happening @ Capitol Heights Maryland.