Table of contents:
- Trouble in Paradise, 1932
- It Happened One Night, 1934
- An Evening at the Opera, 1935
- Easy Life, 1937
- The Awful Truth, 1937
- Raising Baby, 1938
- The Philadelphia Story, 1940
- Lady Eve, 1941
- "Adam's Rib", 1949
- "There are only girls in jazz", 1959
Video: What to See in Self-Isolation: The 10 Best Comedies of Hollywood's Golden Age
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
It was an interesting time in the film industry, making amazing films with very talented actors and having an intelligent and subtle humor. Today, when the world is gripped by a pandemic and many are forced to stay at home, observing the regime of self-isolation, there is no better way to cheer yourself up than watching beautiful comedies filmed during the golden age of Hollywood.
Trouble in Paradise, 1932
A light and pleasant film by Ernst Lubitsch about the charming couple of con men Gaston and Lily. For some reason, the heroes-criminals evoke sympathy and even sympathy from the viewer. The unhurried narration with a touch of romance leaves a pleasant impression thanks to subtle humor, handsome actors and an unforgettable atmosphere inherent in Hollywood classics.
It Happened One Night, 1934
Frank Capra has made a film that is timeless. Exactly what is called an everlasting classics. Other romantic comedies would appear after It Happened One Night, but in 1934 it was a real breakthrough. Sharp jokes, devoid of even a hint of vulgarity, a beautiful love story that gives hope to everyone who is in search of their own happiness. Of course, the play of the absolutely inimitable Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert gives the film a special charm.
An Evening at the Opera, 1935
This film is rightfully called one of the best creations of the Marx brothers. Russian viewers compare "Night at the Opera" with Eldar Ryazanov's comedy "Carnival Night", however, with the amendment that the American comedy was filmed 20 years earlier, and the film has an American flavor. Light, musical, very funny picture will not leave a bad mood a single chance.
Easy Life, 1937
As old as the world, the story of the acquaintance of a darling of fate and a handsome millionaire with a spontaneous, somewhat strange and at the same time impossibly honest girl. Director Mitchell Leisen endowed his characters with good manners, a sparkling sense of humor and a desire to change something in their lives. And the amazing actors Edward Arnold and Jean Arthur did everything to make the viewer believe these characters.
The Awful Truth, 1937
Leo McCarey's hilarious and stylish comedy starring Cary Grant is undoubtedly one of the best films of Hollywood's golden age. A simple plot about a spat between spouses turned into a sparkling film filled with drive, romance, kindness and love of life.
Raising Baby, 1938
The enchanting and sparkling comedy Howard Hawks deserves the highest marks. A dynamic plot, a lot of funny situations in which the heroes find themselves, and even a leopard always getting confused underfoot make "Raising Baby" the best cure for depression in our difficult time. And the performers of the main roles Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant give the picture a special charm.
The Philadelphia Story, 1940
The story of another love polygon, told by George Cukor, turned out to be not only funny, but also filled with deep meaning. This is a romantic comedy about the search for love and the versatility of human nature, about the brilliance behind which many want to hide their desire to destroy mental loneliness and find the meaning of life, filling it with bright colors of feelings. Excellent direction, talented actors, unforgettable dialogues: undoubtedly, "The Philadelphia Story" deserves very high marks.
Lady Eve, 1941
Preston Sturges' eccentric comedy is filled with metaphors and satire, dialogues to quote whenever possible, and an incredible love of life in all its forms. Barbara Stanwick and Henry Fonda play, as always, in full force, giving the characters of their characters very human features. The audience will definitely not get bored when watching "Lady Eve".
"Adam's Rib", 1949
Could a film that reveals acute social problems be a comedy? Yes, if George Cukor is in charge and Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn play the main roles. A dramatic comedy filmed over 70 years ago remains contemporary today. It contains subtle humor, many funny situations and, of course, true love, which helps the main characters to separate the main from the secondary in their life.
"There are only girls in jazz", 1959
This film was filmed by Billy Wilder at the turn of times, but it is simply impossible to miss it. Charming Marilyn Monroe, incredible Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, a lot of music, incredible adventures and stylish humor. It seems that over the years the picture does not lose its relevance, because it is unique in its kind. The comedy can be watched endlessly and every time you get incredible pleasure from the amazing acting, good music and the unique atmosphere of a kind and slightly naive comedy.
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