On the one hand, Richard Boleslawski's "Theodora Goes Wild" is dated in terms of its depiction of gender relations and depiction of Asians and blacks as servants. But otherwise, it makes a good point. The people in this supposedly wholesome small town act shocked when a scandalous book hits the shelves, as if to imply that it's totally contradictory to their values. Only then we learn that there's been some, ahem, not so wholesome things going on.
Irene Dunne - nominated for an Oscar for her role - puts on the performance of a lifetime as the woman whose writing upends the hamlet. Melvyn Douglas isn't the type whom I would expect to see in a screwball comedy, but you're sure to love his performance as the illustrator. Everyone does their best in a movie that shatters the illusion of decency in a hypocritical setting. While it's not the greatest movie ever made, it's an enjoyable one. I recommend it. Watch for Thomas Mitchell (Scarlett's father in "Gone with the Wind") as the newspaper owner.
As it turns out, this was Boleslawski's final movie released during his lifetime. He died a few months after the release.
Irene Dunne - nominated for an Oscar for her role - puts on the performance of a lifetime as the woman whose writing upends the hamlet. Melvyn Douglas isn't the type whom I would expect to see in a screwball comedy, but you're sure to love his performance as the illustrator. Everyone does their best in a movie that shatters the illusion of decency in a hypocritical setting. While it's not the greatest movie ever made, it's an enjoyable one. I recommend it. Watch for Thomas Mitchell (Scarlett's father in "Gone with the Wind") as the newspaper owner.
As it turns out, this was Boleslawski's final movie released during his lifetime. He died a few months after the release.