The Best American Comedy of all time

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 1999)

I love classic comedies of Hollywood's Golden Age, but this is the best of all those masterpieces, and (along with "Gone with the Wind") my favourite American film of all time. The Lubitsch touch is justly celebrated and you can see why if you watch this movie full of wit. The lines are still hilarious, the score is still catchy and the performances are simply perfect. Jack Benny is outstanding as 'that great, great actor ...' Joseph Tura, while Lombard is enchanting in her last role. The supporting cast is equally impressive ... this is simply a perfect movie featuring a superb mix of war drama, romance, suspense and high comedy