The Thin Man

The Thin Man

MGM

May 25, 1934

Mystery, Comedy

DVD
C+

I think I've seen this before, or at least one of the movies in the series.  While I know there are people who adore Nick & Nora, and their movies, they've never quite clicked for me.  The movie is at best cute and interesting, especially Asta (and I'm not a dog person), but there's too much where my mind wanders.  This is based on the Dashiell Hammett book, and directed by W.S. Van Dyke

Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

Warner Bros.

July 30, 1955

War Comedy, War Drama

DVD
C-

I watched the whole movie about a decade ago and didn't get that into it.  This time I gave it fifteen minutes, so I didn't even see Jack Lemmon.  The movie is based on the play based on the novel by Thomas Heggen.  And there were three directors: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, and Joshua Logan!

Life with Father

Life with Father
Warner Bros.
September 13, 1947
Historical Comedy
DVD
C-

I've seen this before, maybe more than once, but I couldn't really get into it today, although, like Topper Returns, it has nice sets and costumes, and an interesting cast.  (I tuned out before Liz Taylor though.)  This is based on the Clarence Day memoir of the same name, and Curtiz directed nine years after The Adventures of Robin Hood, and five years after Casablanca.  

My Man Godfrey

My Man Godfrey

Universal

September 6, 1936

Comedy
DVD
C-

I've seen this all the way through once or twice, but to be honest, I've never warmed up to it.  This time, it seemed a bit shrill and unfunny, although of course Lombard's wardrobe is great and there are scattered good lines in the first quarter-hour.  Based on the Eric Hatch novel 1101 Park Avenue and directed by Gregory La Cava.