Honestly, more than the political messages themselves, the bigger message I took from this lovely film is how two men w/opposing political views can still support, respect, and encourage one another in the course of it. It's such a sweet, beautiful notion---one that has disappeared in the diatribes of furied faces in today's political news. Kindness and decorum has become a lost, unpracticed art. This movie brought a tear to my eye.
I agree. This was a lovely example of how people should treat each other regardless of their political differences. Should be required viewing for anyone venturing into politics.
I love these old movies. No foul language, no long drawn out sex scenes, no nudity. I'm not a prude but it gets a bit boring when they drag those scenes on. I have watched a few old movies lately and thoroughly enjoyed them. Simpler times. Thank you for putting them on
I love "My Man Godfrey," too! It was released in 1936, and it is interesting to note that William Powell had been married to Carole Lombard, his co-star, from 1931-33. They were able to remain friends and sure worked well in that movie. Neither of them had remarried at the time. (She married Clark Gable in 1939, & he married Diana Lewis in 1940.) Sadly, Carole died in a plane crash in 1942, age 33.
How refreshing to see William Powell, once again, with an excellent cast, and a quite different premise for a movie. Not even a thought of inserting a curse word in the script, or a scene with naked actors, but a plot involving love and human decency in the midst of family, political debate and stable minds, while, as always, highlighting the classes.
What’s so bad about naked actors? If it fits the film, and they’re of age, naked actors can be a tearjerker, a laugh, a shock, sexy, or just plain beautiful. I respect every actor who decides to unrobe for a good role, in service to the role. We were born naked, and we go naked (when the Musselin shirt has rotted), nakedness is natural.
@@l.w.i7478 It is exactly your kind of thinking that has brought the depravity to the movies and then television. In fact your own lust bewrays your own depravity and sinful mind.
First time I have seen this film. I fully agree with so many of the comments about the style, the 'class', both of the script and the cast. It is 'delicious' to watch. William Powell was simply a superb actor, across SO many films.
I don't think that time was particularly good with Jesse Owens destroying Nazi ideology by his tremendous achievement against the aryan race in a country with an evil ideology but was aloud to eat in restaurants use public toilets ride on buses seated at the front and was personally congratulated by Hitler unlike in his own democratically equal country where Roosevelt kept quite not even a simple letter and he had to use the service entrance (not allowed to use the front door) to his own victory celebration source Jesse Owens himself in his autobiography
@@redrb26dett You're a brainwashed moron on this. Hitler personally met with Owens to congratulate him because the Nazi ideology was that of embracing all men and cultures. You can absolutely research this yourself. Everything you think you knew about the National Socialists is wrong. Ref.: Benjamin Freedman, a former Jew.
@@redrb26dett Hitler was a monster not because of the holocaust but because he and Germany emerged as the most powerful rival to British economy and the greatest threat to British power. Germany's economic success and military prowess posed a serious challenge to British hegemony. The Brits would've cared very less for Hitler even if he had committed massacres and genocides all around the continent. But it was only because of his challenge to the British supremacy that the Brits began a campaign against him. Churchill recognized how serious of a threat he was to Britain. A similar situation is arising as regards today's US and China relations. One way or another it will lead to a massive war, likely a third world war...down the line.
@@redrb26dett// /... WHITES HAD INVENTED PLANES AND OCEAN GOING LINERS...SO HE COULD HAVE GONE BACK TO AFRICA AND RUN FOR THEM...THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM IN AFRICA FOR ALL THE BLACKS IN AMERICA...EXPLAIN WHY IF THEIR TREATED SO BADLY BY WHITES ... THEY DONT GO BACK .TO AFRICA ..I KNOW.... THERES NO MONEY HANDOUTS... !!
These old movies on TH-cam are such a joy to watch, even more so during the current lockdowns. I no longer watch mainstream TV the news is depressing, the programmes seem to be all sex & violence and as for reality TV complete rubbish. This movie reminded me of the days when Cossack Dancers performed on Sunday night at the London Palladium, I can’t imagine the same thing being on the Rubbish Factor.
Agree....I work late and I'd rather watch/listen to these films than those that have nothing but D&D (death and destruction). This is like listening to books on tape. The dialogue is wonderful.
This film is a true gem. Perfect direction, classic dialogue, wonderful actors, great soundtrack. William Powell was the ultimate suave, sophisticated lady's man and Anabella has never been surpassed for physical beauty as well as tremendous dramatic ability. I haven't encountered very many movies I can watch over and over again and still be entertained!
Recently, after I mentioned how I love old movies, they said it's fake and romanticized. I don't think younger people understand that these movies are not fake, but an example of what men should strive to be. Fair play, honesty with ones self and the ability to agree to disagree, in the case of this movie. I love these movies and even now, I try to emulate these heroes on the screen. In their personal lives, all of them had their issues, but their body of work showed us how they wished we all could be.
Im truly sorry . Its heart breaking to lose your papa. Scriptures speak of a resurrection right here on earth bible says. Many churches dont teach what's really in the scriptures.
April 21, 2020 ~ No noisy back ground noise! No cussing, No adultery, not one punch was thrown; yet there was great acting performances for 1:20 Min! Thank you Silver Screen Classics for playing movies before my time with great quality and fine performances by all. I came on the scene in Jan of 44. That was 6 years after this performance and 5 months before our troops Attacked the Nazi's at Normandy Beach France on D-Day June 6th 1944! As Bob Hope would say, "Thanks for the memories. :o)
Oh William Powell my dream man! So in love with him and all his movies. Handsome, intelligent, classy, funny and witty. He is the whole package! What a dream! 🥰🥰🥰❤️
I get this warm, cozy, relaxed feeling just watching William Powell do his job, acting. The Thin Man series with Myrna Loy were exceptional since she also was fun to watch. Bravo Powell and Loy.
Wonderful movie. I just love William Powell. There were twists and turns to the very end. Thank you SilverScreen Classics for posting this movie for us all to enjoy.
34:26 sums up the whole movie: "Since when has work ever cheapened anybody?" A great message for our times, we CAN get along even though our views diverge.
Dec 11, 2019 ~ William Powell Never made a bad movie. I will have been born 6 years after this movie was released. I wish I was in the condition the movie's in. The Sound and picture quality was great. The Story line was great, because the loud background noise of movies today, there was no aggravation. Movies are made for the kids today. What a pity but thanks to Turner Classics and TH-cam we all can enjoy the better movies of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I
Haaahaha 😄 cracks me up, with the "Ancient movies I watch! it's as though I go back in time while I'm watching some of them and have to snap myself back into this era when they're over. Lol some it's too bad there wasn't a part ll 💕It's hard to get interested in, shall I call "modern-day movies" I'll start to watch 1and end up turning it off and naturally watch my recordings, an Irene Dunne, Ethel, John, Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, William Powell, Margaret O'Brien, Gene Tierney, Susan Hayward, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Clifton Webb as Mister Belvedere what a hoot, I can watch them over and over, he's hysterical! 😂 and the list goes on....I have no internet & can't watch many TH-cam movies anymore n' there are some good ones on here! Sorry bout that I got carried away 🎥🎬💫💃
This is one of my favorite movies. I watch it whenever I need a good break from life -- like during the Covid-19 shutdown. Wonderful acting, gorgeous furniture and clothes and Powell. Annabella was so wonderful as the Baroness.
I love these old movies, the movies of today don't have the same affect as the old movies. The fashions, style, decorating, all make the movies a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing these classic movies.😄😁🤩💕
Oh, I simply love William Powell! What a fine actor! I always loved his 'Little Man's movies, in which he paired with another of the finest artists, Myrna Loy. That pair was a sensation for so many years! Both were extremely spontaneous, had great sense of timing, and a very easy presence on the screen. They entertained generations of movie goers. Hats off to both...
I'm a huge huge fan of William Powell. It is the Thin Man you're thinking about. I'm 45 and have now started delving into the movies of the 30s and 40's, since Hollywood has started to suck so much in the last 15 years. It's awesome to see other fans of him. If you haven't seen it, I would recommend "Life With Father" for one of his most entertaining performances.
Yes indeed!! Myrna Loy William Powell are two of my favorite and "The Thin Man" movies are great!! upcoming week/TCM all of the Thin Man movies \will be on this upcoming week
This amazing film could end homelessness in our country! I can't wait to have a home to watch it in once again! Love love love this beautiful story!!! William Powell is beyond incredible love him! :)
I’ve never seen William Powell in a movie before, but now I can understand why many consider him their favorite actor. He is very likable and a capable actor.
@@auletjohnast03638 - That's 'gum shoe', soft soles so that a detective won't be heard sneaking about. The whole series is a lot of fun. Myrna Loy and Asta the terrier were perfect partners for him. Wise cracking galore!
The actor playing the Baron (Georg) - Joseph Schildkraut - was very accomplished and played a great weasel too. He did the same in The Shop Around the Corner, Christmas movie.
Hilarious. Aahhhh could you just imagine the politicians of today being so eloquent, open-minded and unthreatened by their oppossors? It would be a delight to see people disagree yet, still treat one another with respect. Not a fan of Annabella but Powell. In a class all by himself.
I totally agree. If people were that civilized!!! but also take note this is posed as in HUNGARY and he is socialist right next to Germany and Russia... Great message to keep more peace!!!
many politicians of nowadays are sold and bought in open market...those who have the most money and power can buy as many politicians as they want...and the funny thing is that we put them in their high horse chairs and they never ever ever look for the best deals for the common people...
I am a William Powell fan and have only heard of this movie recently. It was so nice to see it! There is a class to these old movies that does not exist today - or for several years, actually. It seems that today's movies don't rely on an actor's abilities as much, or skill with directing or cinematography. Maybe I'm just biased because I dearly love the movies from the 30's through 60's...Anyway, thank you for making it possible to watch a gem from the past.
Seen this movie 4 times across the years. Every once in a while, when I welcome some lighthearted entertainment with a good plot and good acting, I head to my "sure thing" movies. This one fulfills in every way.
Fabulous Bill Powell- what a cinema treasure (especially with Myrna Loy) . We need that wit now. I'd watch him reading the phone book. Seems to reprising a Godfrey character- worth a retread. Powell once again gives voice of a servant having more class than his bosses! Only he could pull this off. Ps lovely very french Annabella Ty Powers first wife.
This is actually a good movie with a clever story. The sound is a bit unclear but still manageable. I must say I enjoyed it to the end and probably will like seeing it again.
@@melvynobrien6193 - And why did she have such a thick accent when her parents did not? They had that upper crust British boarding school voice. Silly mis-match.
In 1931 a Detroit heiress ran away from home with the family chauffeur... and built a mansion in Santa Monica where they entertained lots of Hollywood stars and producers. If you ever watch Beverly Hills Cop- the mansion they have the shootout in at the end is the house they built. This and similar movies around this period were inspired by this couple’s real life.
@@bcsurvivor4713 It was a decade ago I saw the story in a book all about the various old properties in that area... I think the couple was named Cooper- The house was called Villa Ruchello.
I have never seen a bad picture with William Powell as the star. He is truly the most talented singer and best actor in early Hollywood. This picture was made the year I was born, and I have seen and enjoyed it twice.
Totally enjoyable 💐🌿🌻 So love 💕 the classic movie and the lovely music 🎶 Now let’s dance 💃🏾 Thank you for thinking of us and sharing your exquisite taste 🌜🥀🌺🌸🍃☘️🌈🍒🍾🥂🎹🎻🎁🪅🎉💝💽🦚🦩🦢🦄🐕👠👗💂♂️😇🌛
I'd never heard of this movie before and I have some how missed William Powell movies but now, I want to watch all of them. I loved this film and watched it with an unintentional grin the whole time. All of the actors were great but the mother, she had me rolling lol. Wonderful film, thank you so much for uploading and I definitely will subscribe.
@Sarah B. - The most fun Powell movies of all are probably the "Thin Man" series, partnered with Myrna Loy and Asta the terrier - a match made in film heaven. Wise cracking all over the place!
Annabella was Tyrone Powers first wife who was 7 years older than he was. They divorced, Power married and divorced Linda Christain. He asked Annabella to take him back but she declined.
Absolutely Delightful Film! I never heard of this or have seen this one and loved it! Thank you so much for sharing it. The Baroness, played by Annabella is so Beautiful! [ see note].More so than any of the Actors of this time period. All of the Actors played their characters so convincingly, drawing the audience in and immersing us into this wonderfully written play. Bravo! Note: Anabella, was the stage name for French born Actor/ Actress Suzane Georgette Chapentier. Born 14, July 1907 in Saint Mauredes Fosses, France. She was an accomplished actor in France when Hollywood discovered her. Her first marriage lasted only two years, 1930-1932 when her husband died. They had a daughter, Anne, born in April 1928. Anabella remarried in 1934 to another French Actor, Jean Murat. Yet this was when Anabella's career would take off as she was going to sign a contract with Twentieth Century Fox Studio's, then run by Darryl F. Zanuk. She starred with Henry Fonda in 1937 a British film under TCF contract named; "Wings of the Many" She would soon go to Hollywood to co-star with Tyrone Power in Suez, where inevitably they would fall in love and against Zanuck's offer to give her a "Multi-Million Dollar Movie Deal, tht would take her overseas, because he didn't want Power to marry anyone, she refused! What the executive did next is appalling! Tyrone and Anabella went to France where she obtained her divorce from Jean Murat. They got married and honeymooners in Rome. Zanuck was so angry he stopped casting Anabelle in movies and took this a,step further! Because she was under contract, he wouldn't even loan her out to other Studios asking for her? Meanwhile, WWII was in full swing and Tyrone signed on and left! But not before making two trips to France to first retrieve Anabella's Mother, who moved in with them, and before returning Anabella's brother was shot and killed by the Nazi's! She was able to get her daughter Anne and return. Tyrone adopted Anne legally. There's more to the story.... It's disgusting how much power Hollywood held over their Actors lives. If any mistakes were made, they are my own in spelling or interpretation.
Excellent move! Even better if you spring for commercial free 13.99 a month TH-cam which you can then download and cast to your TV. These newer subscription services don't offer completely commercial free at the least besides having nothing good or worthy and requiring an expensive home WiFi package for "seamless" streaming. 🙄🙄
Such a clear, wonderful upload. I looooove old movies. Lots of wonderful direction and acting in this film. Those service carts are so Art Deco. I love them!
I Love, Love, Love this movie! I REALLY love William Powell. I'll be drug over the coals for saying this, but today's actors don't as nd can't compare. I think it's called CLASS, and William Powell definitely had it!
William Powell such an exquisite actor, Elegant and refined. No one like him today. ❤
Annabella! Another irresistible French blonde! She had a terrific career.
Honestly, more than the political messages themselves, the bigger message I took from this lovely film is how two men w/opposing political views can still support, respect, and encourage one another in the course of it. It's such a sweet, beautiful notion---one that has disappeared in the diatribes of furied faces in today's political news. Kindness and decorum has become a lost, unpracticed art. This movie brought a tear to my eye.
Indeed. I actually had the same thought a few days ago.
I agree. This was a lovely example of how people should treat each other regardless of their political differences.
Should be required viewing for anyone
venturing into politics.
What a lovely thought. I miss civility most ardently.
You are soooooo very right!
So we’ll said! Profound and so unequivocally true!
I love these old movies. No foul language, no long drawn out sex scenes, no nudity. I'm not a prude but it gets a bit boring when they drag those scenes on. I have watched a few old movies lately and thoroughly enjoyed them. Simpler times. Thank you for putting them on
Judy Boast I love these movies for the same reason. Sex scenes are so uncomfortable to watch and unnecessary.
These movies are so pure and clean, oh, the good ole times!
Especially nowadays. I watched Bridgerton on Netflix which everyone has been talking about. And those sex scenes, blah. No need for all that.
That is why I only watch old movies.
Simpler times were due to censorship. PG rated romantic comedies are not hard to find today.
I love William Powell, and I will definitely watch this movie again, one of the best actors ever💕
One of my favorite movies is
My Man Godfrey.
A handsome and talented actor.
Rest in peace
Very handsome indeed! Those smouldering eyes, and the dimples. Such elegance and humility. Soooo underated. Rest in peace beautiful man❤❤❤
He was also very good in Double Harness
@@ih82r8 I haven't seen but will look for it now. Thank you.
Me encantó la película, My man Godfrey. Estás películas me encantan🤗🥰 deberían traducirlas todas al español. Son muy lindas.❤️
I love "My Man Godfrey," too! It was released in 1936, and it is interesting to note that William Powell had been married to Carole Lombard, his co-star, from 1931-33. They were able to remain friends and sure worked well in that movie. Neither of them had remarried at the time. (She married Clark Gable in 1939, & he married Diana Lewis in 1940.) Sadly, Carole died in a plane crash in 1942, age 33.
How refreshing to see William Powell, once again, with an excellent cast, and a quite different premise for a movie. Not even a thought of inserting a curse word in the script, or a scene with naked actors, but a plot involving love and human decency in the midst of family, political debate and stable minds, while, as always, highlighting the classes.
What’s so bad about naked actors? If it fits the film, and they’re of age, naked actors can be a tearjerker, a laugh, a shock, sexy, or just plain beautiful. I respect every actor who decides to unrobe for a good role, in service to the role.
We were born naked, and we go naked (when the Musselin shirt has rotted), nakedness is natural.
@@l.w.i7478 It is exactly your kind of thinking that has brought the depravity to the movies and then television. In fact your own lust bewrays your own depravity and sinful mind.
No
i miss all the filthy words and all the naked blk men with w.hyte women
No !!!
First time I have seen this film. I fully agree with so many of the comments about the style, the 'class', both of the script and the cast. It is 'delicious' to watch. William Powell was simply a superb actor, across SO many films.
Lifelong William Powell fan and I had never even heard of this movie. It's a gem.
From what I've read of Powell, he was a gentleman, a kind man, a family man and what might define an American man of his time.
I don't think that time was particularly good with Jesse Owens destroying Nazi ideology by his tremendous achievement against the aryan race in a country with an evil ideology but was aloud to eat in restaurants use public toilets ride on buses seated at the front and was personally congratulated by Hitler unlike in his own democratically equal country where Roosevelt kept quite not even a simple letter and he had to use the service entrance (not allowed to use the front door) to his own victory celebration source Jesse Owens himself in his autobiography
@@redrb26dett You're a brainwashed moron on this. Hitler personally met with Owens to congratulate him because the Nazi ideology was that of embracing all men and cultures. You can absolutely research this yourself. Everything you think you knew about the National Socialists is wrong. Ref.: Benjamin Freedman, a former Jew.
@@redrb26dett Hitler was a monster not because of the holocaust but because he and Germany emerged as the most powerful rival to British economy and the greatest threat to British power. Germany's economic success and military prowess posed a serious challenge to British hegemony. The Brits would've cared very less for Hitler even if he had committed massacres and genocides all around the continent. But it was only because of his challenge to the British supremacy that the Brits began a campaign against him. Churchill recognized how serious of a threat he was to Britain. A similar situation is arising as regards today's US and China relations. One way or another it will lead to a massive war, likely a third world war...down the line.
@@redrb26dett// /... WHITES HAD INVENTED PLANES AND OCEAN GOING LINERS...SO HE COULD HAVE GONE BACK TO AFRICA AND RUN FOR THEM...THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM IN AFRICA FOR ALL THE BLACKS IN AMERICA...EXPLAIN WHY IF THEIR TREATED SO BADLY BY WHITES ... THEY DONT GO BACK .TO AFRICA ..I KNOW.... THERES NO MONEY HANDOUTS... !!
Not many people would come here to try to find a way to make misandrist comments. Good grief! Celebrate their acting achievements. That’s all.
I love all the movies played by William Powell. The play and the story is always nice and meaningful.
Good script writing in the old days.
My Man Godfrey is one of Powells best. Hilarious.
@@dragondog5941 I thought this was the same with a different name, but differing mostly in the details.
@@jeremytaylor4085 agreed 👌
William Powell and Fred Astaire is what we used to refer as Debonaire. That mannerism is long gone but not forgotten.
Amen
i would add Cary Grant to the debonaire list
Astaire was hardly debonair.
@@ih82r8 Well, at times perhaps!
@@ih82r8 you might want to look up the definition, just sayin'...
These old movies on TH-cam are such a joy to watch, even more so during the current lockdowns. I no longer watch mainstream TV the news is depressing, the programmes seem to be all sex & violence and as for reality TV complete rubbish. This movie reminded me of the days when Cossack Dancers performed on Sunday night at the London Palladium, I can’t imagine the same thing being on the Rubbish Factor.
Barefoot Contessa Or The Ed Sullivan Show.
So true . Xxxxx
People had acting talent in the old days. They are mostly hacks now.
Agree....I work late and I'd rather watch/listen to these films than those that have nothing but D&D (death and destruction). This is like listening to books on tape. The dialogue is wonderful.
SO APT AND WELL SAID
Just can't get enough of these classic movies!!!!!!
I used to roll my eyes at people who watched these old films. Now I can't get enough of them.
This is a very charming story ! William Powell is such a great actor !!!! This movie won’t disappoint 🥰
This film is a true gem. Perfect direction, classic dialogue, wonderful actors, great soundtrack. William Powell was the ultimate suave, sophisticated lady's man and Anabella has never been surpassed for physical beauty as well as tremendous dramatic ability. I haven't encountered very many movies I can watch over and over again and still be entertained!
Recently, after I mentioned how I love old movies, they said it's fake and romanticized.
I don't think younger people understand that these movies are not fake, but an example of what men should strive to be.
Fair play, honesty with ones self and the ability to agree to disagree, in the case of this movie.
I love these movies and even now, I try to emulate these heroes on the screen.
In their personal lives, all of them had their issues, but their body of work showed us how they wished we all could be.
Great movie. William Powell, as always, is a class act!
I love these old 🎥 my papa just pass away this month and for my broken ❤ 💔💔💔 I can go back in time and remember him
Im truly sorry . Its heart breaking to lose your papa. Scriptures speak of a resurrection right here on earth bible says. Many churches dont teach what's really in the scriptures.
I do the same ! Love it !
I pray for you to have God's comfort.
May your father R.I.P. And please do take care.
To dear Rebecca...I'm so sorry you lost your Papa...I'm sending you warm, friendly & loving hugs...God bless you...
William Powell was engaged to Jean Harlow when she died in 1937. He is my favorite old Hollywood male actor behind Cary Grant.
Goodness gracious. I’ve never seen this one before. What a lovely motion picture.
I simply adore William Powell.
He is one of my favorite actors, I've never seen it before either.
Me too. Love watching him.
Michael Petty
I am discovering watching William Powell, I love it! I have listened to him on radio shows this is only 2nd movie, best
William Powell was a very elegant and charming handsome man. Great movie Annabella was beautiful
April 21, 2020 ~ No noisy back ground noise! No cussing, No adultery, not one punch was thrown; yet there was great acting performances for 1:20 Min! Thank you Silver Screen Classics for playing movies before my time with great quality and fine performances by all. I came on the scene in Jan of 44. That was 6 years after this performance and 5 months before our troops Attacked the Nazi's at Normandy Beach France on D-Day June 6th 1944! As Bob Hope would say, "Thanks for the memories. :o)
Oh William Powell my dream man! So in love with him and all his movies. Handsome, intelligent, classy, funny and witty. He is the whole package! What a dream! 🥰🥰🥰❤️
I get this warm, cozy, relaxed feeling just watching William Powell do his job, acting. The Thin Man series with Myrna Loy were exceptional since she also was fun to watch. Bravo Powell and Loy.
Wonderful movie. I just love William Powell. There were twists and turns to the very end. Thank you SilverScreen Classics for posting this movie for us all to enjoy.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thoroughly delightful. William Powell at his best, and Annabella, a real star. But the mother steals the show.
Style, wit, class, dialogue and a story. Extremely entertaining and all over in 75 minutes. A pleasure and a treasure. These old movies are marvelous!
34:26 sums up the whole movie: "Since when has work ever cheapened anybody?" A great message for our times, we CAN get along even though our views diverge.
This is a wonderful movie, in every-way; a real gem!!!
Thank-You so much for uploading!!
I Adore this movie truly✨😁
William Powell is the greatest💞
Any movie with him in it'
will be A magical one!✨
Diana a I do so agree!
Like you I love all William Powell's movies
Me2😍
@@cynthiaennis3107 hes amazing 🕊💞oh my goodness
I'm watching this movie again 😁
@@chuckkady7282 hes so amazing
Truly 🕊👍I'm watching him again
During this situation we are in💞😁
Stay safe chuck kady🙏
Wonderful! I laughed and cried! The worlds best butler!!❤️😀
One of my favorite actors William Powell. Every movie hes in is outstanding!
Dec 11, 2019 ~ William Powell Never made a bad movie. I will have been born 6 years after this movie was released. I wish I was in the condition the movie's in. The Sound and picture quality was great. The Story line was great, because the loud background noise of movies today, there was no aggravation. Movies are made for the kids today. What a pity but thanks to Turner Classics and TH-cam we all can enjoy the better movies of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I
This movie is 19 years away from being 100 yrs old! My, I feel old!
dont you mean 9yrs? we are old lol
Donna Morales o my goodness, say it isn’t so..😳. These are my favorite movies
Fred Collari 19
Donna Morales sometimes the oldest things are the freshest things😊
Haaahaha 😄 cracks me up, with the "Ancient movies I watch! it's as though I go back in time while I'm watching some of them and have to snap myself back into this era when they're over. Lol some it's too bad there wasn't a part ll 💕It's hard to get interested in, shall I call "modern-day movies" I'll start to watch 1and end up turning it off and naturally watch my recordings, an Irene Dunne, Ethel, John, Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, William Powell, Margaret O'Brien, Gene Tierney, Susan Hayward, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Clifton Webb as Mister Belvedere what a hoot, I can watch them over and over, he's hysterical! 😂 and the list goes on....I have no internet & can't watch many TH-cam movies anymore n' there are some good ones on here! Sorry bout that I got carried away 🎥🎬💫💃
I just love this movie. I have seen it 8 times now......never gets old😊.
This is one of my favorite movies. I watch it whenever I need a good break from life -- like during the Covid-19 shutdown. Wonderful acting, gorgeous furniture and clothes and Powell. Annabella was so wonderful as the Baroness.
That's the way to do it! Who needs drugs and alcohol? We've got works of art like these movies-and William Powell is a past master.
I love these old movies, the movies of today don't have the same affect as the old movies. The fashions, style, decorating, all make the movies a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing these classic movies.😄😁🤩💕
Oh, I simply love William Powell! What a fine actor! I always loved his 'Little Man's movies, in which he paired with another of the finest artists, Myrna Loy. That pair was a sensation for so many years! Both were extremely spontaneous, had great sense of timing, and a very easy presence on the screen. They entertained generations of movie goers. Hats off to both...
mukund phanasalkar Do you mean the Thin Man movies? Of did he do another series with Myrna Loy?
I'm a huge huge fan of William Powell. It is the Thin Man you're thinking about. I'm 45 and have now started delving into the movies of the 30s and 40's, since Hollywood has started to suck so much in the last 15 years. It's awesome to see other fans of him. If you haven't seen it, I would recommend "Life With Father" for one of his most entertaining performances.
@@francisdrake6622 "Life With Father" was a really good movie.
Yes indeed!! Myrna Loy William Powell are two of my favorite and "The Thin Man" movies are great!! upcoming week/TCM all of the Thin Man movies \will be on this upcoming week
thanks I had them all recorded and watched ~
After 2 years I am back again enjoying this delightful movie
This amazing film could end homelessness in our country! I can't wait to have a home to watch it in once again! Love love love this beautiful story!!! William Powell is beyond incredible love him! :)
I’ve never seen William Powell in a movie before, but now I can understand why many consider him their favorite actor. He is very likable and a capable actor.
Watch my man Godfrey the black and white version it’s amazing
mybabba, Have you seen 'The Thin Man' episodes where William Powell the gum show detective and his wife Myrna Lloyd go solving crime after crime.
You should see him in the Thin Man movies.
@@auletjohnast03638 - That's 'gum shoe', soft soles so that a detective won't be heard sneaking about. The whole series is a lot of fun. Myrna Loy and Asta the terrier were perfect partners for him. Wise cracking galore!
You might find the Thin Man series to your liking.
I'd never heard of Annabella, before or since -- but she was excellent, and paired magnificently with William Powell.
I do believe that she was once married to Rex Harrison.
@@thegreencat9947 Not Harrison, she married Tyrone Power.
William Powell was the very best!
5/5 Stars - Bravo! It draws you in, and leaves you waiting eagerly for the next scene! I loved it! Such innocence.
William Powell with the always delightful Nigel Bruce in a movie I have never seen before .It doesn’t get any better than this!
The actor playing the Baron (Georg) - Joseph Schildkraut - was very accomplished and played a great weasel too. He did the same in The Shop Around the Corner, Christmas movie.
Hilarious. Aahhhh could you just imagine the politicians of today being so eloquent, open-minded and unthreatened by their oppossors? It would be a delight to see people disagree yet, still treat one another with respect. Not a fan of Annabella but Powell. In a class all by himself.
I totally agree. If people were that civilized!!! but also take note this is posed as in HUNGARY and he is socialist right next to Germany and Russia... Great message to keep more peace!!!
A delightful movie! William Powell and his work never disappoints! A perfect gentleman and one to be admired and perhaps even loved❣️
many politicians of nowadays are sold and bought in open market...those who have the most money and power can buy as many politicians as they want...and the funny thing is that we put them in their high horse chairs and they never ever ever look for the best deals for the common people...
@@lolitabonita08 Spot on! You are so very right. Stay safe and GOD bless.
@@dalehood1846 thanks Blessings to you and yours.
I am a William Powell fan and have only heard of this movie recently. It was so nice to see it! There is a class to these old movies that does not exist today - or for several years, actually. It seems that today's movies don't rely on an actor's abilities as much, or skill with directing or cinematography. Maybe I'm just biased because I dearly love the movies from the 30's through 60's...Anyway, thank you for making it possible to watch a gem from the past.
What a superb movie, they don't get better than this!
Seen this movie 4 times across the years. Every once in a while, when I welcome some lighthearted entertainment with a good plot and good acting, I head to my "sure thing" movies. This one fulfills in every way.
I am not sure what I watch these for more.. the actors, the script or the stage sets ... who am I kidding ?? its the whole package.
Fabulous Bill Powell- what a cinema treasure (especially with Myrna Loy) . We need that wit now. I'd watch him reading the phone book. Seems to reprising a Godfrey character- worth a retread. Powell once again gives voice of a servant having more class than his bosses! Only he could pull this off. Ps lovely very french Annabella Ty Powers first wife.
What a great movie! I'm have become addicted to William Powell!
The comic timing of William Powell is excellent
I so agree on his timing and physical comedic skills. Yet debenoir
He had a gift, all right. Often imitated but never duplicated. He had great snappy patter.
Debonair, you mean
Yes, especially in the “Thin Man” movies with Myrna Loy. They both are my favorites.
@@wcn111 - He, Myrna Loy, and Asta were in a WHOLE SERIES of "Thin Man" movies. I enjoy the all.
What a lovely movie with very significant underline points regarding equality and reality of social cast. Wonderful!
This is actually a good movie with a clever story. The sound is a bit unclear but still
manageable. I must say I enjoyed it to the end and probably will like seeing it again.
Annabella is mumbling in a foreign accent, too; that doesn't help.
I think the audio is clear, considering the age of the tape. I wish they made movies like these today.
@@melvynobrien6193 Yes! I had so much trouble understanding her! Although she was easier to understand after the first scene or two.
@@melvynobrien6193 - And why did she have such a thick accent when her parents did not? They had that upper crust British boarding school voice. Silly mis-match.
In 1931 a Detroit heiress ran away from home with the family chauffeur... and built a mansion in Santa Monica where they entertained lots of Hollywood stars and producers.
If you ever watch Beverly Hills Cop- the mansion they have the shootout in at the end is the house they built. This and similar movies around this period were inspired by this couple’s real life.
I love you know this. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful piece of history.
What are their names?
@@bcsurvivor4713 I've no idea.
@@bcsurvivor4713 It was a decade ago I saw the story in a book all about the various old properties in that area... I think the couple was named Cooper- The house was called Villa Ruchello.
I have never seen a bad picture with William Powell as the star. He is truly the most talented singer and best actor in early Hollywood. This picture was made the year I was born, and I have seen and enjoyed it twice.
Powell always reminded me of an anteater looking for anthills on the sidewalk.
William Powell is one of the very best! I alo would love movies of him together with Myrna Loy. They were just great!!!!
Love William Powell. Wonderful actor in anything he's in.
Agreed! Class and wit and fun. We so need actors like him now.
Totally enjoyable 💐🌿🌻
So love 💕 the classic movie and the lovely music 🎶
Now let’s dance 💃🏾
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Superb movie! Flawless. Loved it!
Worth watching again and again. ❤❤❤❤❤
Witty, sophisticated and socially conscious! Well-acted by the entire cast!
Socially conscious?? How is that a good thing?
Absolutely 😃
@@r.r.r9746 it can be if its for the little guy!
Witty, well spoken.
@@r.r.r9746 You're right, "HOW"!!!! shoot the poor, they should know their place, serving me coffee when I wake and no back chat
Thanks for this channel. Love escaping back to a time of manners, and respect.
Love William Powell and had never seen this one ~ THX !!!
Such a charming disposition, dignified yet kind.
@Charles Harrington Jr.hi Charles, the dad and William Powell.
I loved this movie! William Powell is great in everything he’s been in! Love it just as much as My Man Godfrey! ♥️💕
William Powell, masterful and witty and the beautiful Annabella is always a pleasure. Well done.
Great movie! Thanks for this gem with William Powell. Adorable.
I'd never heard of this movie before and I have some how missed William Powell movies but now, I want to watch all of them. I loved this film and watched it with an unintentional grin the whole time. All of the actors were great but the mother, she had me rolling lol. Wonderful film, thank you so much for uploading and I definitely will subscribe.
IM RIGHT WITH YOU ON WILLIAM POWELL
@Sarah B. - The most fun Powell movies of all are probably the "Thin Man" series, partnered with Myrna Loy and Asta the terrier - a match made in film heaven. Wise cracking all over the place!
@@MossyMozart agree wholeheartedly, I like William Powell, but he's at his best in the "Thin Man" series.
That man had a way to make a woman feel like she is the only one in the world. Love William Powell.
Powell was engaged to Jean Harlow when she died at age 26. He had given her a 98 carat sapphire ring which was jaw dropping.
William Powell was one of the all-time great’s
Somptuous, well mannered, respect to the core, distinction...and love. I had a great time, tks!
Love him with Myrna loy. Superb actor!
Ah William Powell such an elegant man and brilliant actor
I didn't know of this actor until seeing ''MR PEABODY AND THE MERMAID 1948''. Just love the nostalgia and the homey feel these films give you. xxx
I have watched & enjoyed it before.
I am greatly enjoying watching this movie again.
Many more of this type of movie, PLEASE!
The classics never disappoint, do they?
Thank you for sharing this wonderful movie I enjoyed it so much love William Powell and old black and white movies grew up watching them 💜💜
I hope to live long enough to watch this annually for many years to come.
Annabella was Tyrone Powers first wife who was 7 years older than he was. They divorced, Power married and divorced Linda Christain. He asked Annabella to take him back but she declined.
Absolutely Delightful Film!
I never heard of this or have seen this one and loved it!
Thank you so much for sharing it. The Baroness, played by Annabella is so Beautiful! [ see note].More so than any of the Actors of this time period.
All of the Actors played their characters so convincingly, drawing the audience in and immersing us into this wonderfully written play.
Bravo!
Note: Anabella, was the stage name for French born Actor/ Actress Suzane Georgette Chapentier. Born 14, July 1907 in Saint Mauredes Fosses, France. She was an accomplished actor in France when Hollywood discovered her. Her first marriage lasted only two years, 1930-1932 when her husband died. They had a daughter, Anne, born in April 1928. Anabella remarried in 1934 to another French Actor, Jean Murat. Yet this was when Anabella's career would take off as she was going to sign a contract with Twentieth Century Fox Studio's, then run by Darryl F. Zanuk. She starred with Henry Fonda in 1937 a British film under TCF contract named; "Wings of the Many"
She would soon go to Hollywood to co-star with Tyrone Power in Suez, where inevitably they would fall in love and against Zanuck's offer to give her a "Multi-Million Dollar Movie Deal, tht would take her overseas, because he didn't want Power to marry anyone, she refused! What the executive did next is appalling!
Tyrone and Anabella went to France where she obtained her divorce from Jean Murat. They got married and honeymooners in Rome.
Zanuck was so angry he stopped casting Anabelle in movies and took this a,step further! Because she was under contract, he wouldn't even loan her out to other Studios asking for her? Meanwhile, WWII was in full swing and Tyrone signed on and left! But not before making two trips to France to first retrieve Anabella's Mother, who moved in with them, and before returning Anabella's brother was shot and killed by the Nazi's! She was able to get her daughter Anne and return. Tyrone adopted Anne legally.
There's more to the story....
It's disgusting how much power Hollywood held over their Actors lives.
If any mistakes were made, they are my own in spelling or interpretation.
YOU CERTAINLY are not a person of few words and much of what you wrote is rissoles and non descriptive.
This movie s great So interesting and full of surprises and of course the great acting of William Powell.
At first after the butler put the coat on him and he was admiring himself in the mirror, I'd have swore he was checking a phone!!!🤣🤣🤣
Remarkable how butlers were really faithful to their bosses and they would do snything to keep them happy for no benefit.
Not a single swear word, and I feel totally entertained.
Yet what a setting for 1938 and what was about to come.
TY so much for up loading.
I agree William Powell was one of my favorite actors always a delight to watch
Priceless i SALUTE you mr w. Powell one of the greats
What a great movie,I love William Powell.
This is probably one of my most favorite movies ever! Thank you for sharing!
You're so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it.
They actually were on location in Budapest for some of the shots
This is so good, I've foregone new movies and started watching these!
Good move.
Excellent move! Even better if you spring for commercial free 13.99 a month TH-cam which you can then download and cast to your TV.
These newer subscription services don't offer completely commercial free at the least besides having nothing good or worthy and requiring an expensive home WiFi package for "seamless" streaming. 🙄🙄
I love William Powell. All his movies are my treasure.
Such a clear, wonderful upload. I looooove old movies. Lots of wonderful direction and acting in this film. Those service carts are so Art Deco. I love them!
I Love, Love, Love this movie! I REALLY love William Powell. I'll be drug over the coals for saying this, but today's actors don't as nd can't compare. I think it's called CLASS, and William Powell definitely had it!
I absolutely loved this movie. Thank you for sharing.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Wonderful flick!
William Powell, great actor, who I think was never given the accolades he deserved. Loved his acting in this role. 😊
What a wonderful story.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I really enjoyed the costumes, writing, & overall flow of the film. Thank you kindly for uploading this one.🎬🥰
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy the other movies on this channel as well.