Hilarious!
Even though I love old movies, I'm still slightly wary of the OOP, lesser movies created by Hollywood's greatest stars. Needless to say, Breakfast For Two was not a disappointment. Eric Blore is as hilarious as usual, and Herbert Marshall and Barbara Stanwyck have excellent chemistry. I also love the "reform a playboy" theme and surprisingly, Barbara Stanwyck's character isn't a push-over: she fights, literally and figuratively, for Herbert Marshall's lazy, spendthrift character to stand up and take responsibility--and all without Valentine relinquishing her own strength. Highlights include: Eric Blore's "sign language"; the boxing scene; Valentine's uncle Sam; Donald Meek as the justice of the peace. This is a lesser-known effort, but it's just as great a screwball comedy as "Bringing Up Baby."
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