Four's a Crowd

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"Two's company, three's a triangle but "Four's a Crowd!""
  • Approved
  • 1938
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 6.3  (1,304)

In the 1938 comedy movie Four's a Crowd, Hollywood's silver screen heartthrobs Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland are paired together as lovers in a sharp and witty narrative that doesn't disappoint. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the movie opens with Flynn playing a newspaper editor who is ruthless in his pursuit of a good story. An opportunity presents itself when he hears that an eccentric millionaire, Patrick Sheridan (Walter Connolly), is leaving town to go to his Vermont estate. As he has no idea about the type of person Sheridan is or where his estate is located, he hits up a great idea: to send out his secretary, Jean Christy (Rosalind Russell), as a spy in Sheridan's household.

Christy is required to write an exposé on the millionaire, but her cover is soon blown by the millionaire's son, Bobby (a young Patric Knowles). Bobby quickly becomes Christy's love interest, providing the story's love triangle. Meanwhile, Flynn's character starts falling for the millionaire's private secretary, Lorri Dillingwell (de Havilland), who appears equally attracted to him.

The chemistry between the characters is genuine and entertaining, with each of them equally charming in their own way. Flynn is fantastic as the fast-talking and conniving editor, delivering each line with perfect comedic timing. De Havilland is equally impressive as the elegant and sophisticated Lorri, who comes across as both cultured and magnetic. Russell excels at delivering the sarcastic and cutting comments that add to the movie's humor. Together, they create a fun and engaging cast that viewers won't forget anytime soon.

As the story progresses, the characters get into all sorts of mischief and adventures, with their interactions leading to a series of hilarious mix-ups and misunderstandings. The Vermont estate where the movie's climax takes place is beautiful, providing a great backdrop for the final scenes where the characters finally divulge their true feelings to one another.

Overall, Four's a Crowd is a fun and engaging movie that's perfect for anyone looking for a bit of light-hearted entertainment. The movie isn't groundbreaking in terms of its story, but it's highly entertaining and showcases the talents of four highly attractive, talented, and charismatic actors. The camera work is beautiful, and the costumes and settings show the amazing attention to detail the producers had while making this movie.

In conclusion, Four's a Crowd is a delightful comedic movie that manages to entertain and delight viewers long after it's over. The witty dialogue and great performances from its cast make it highly recommended for anyone looking for a bit of comedy and classic Hollywood charm in their entertainment.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1938
  • MPAA Rating
    Approved
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (1,304)