Mr & Mrs Smith Alfred Hitchcock [1941] [[TheJoinerz]]

This film has nothing to do with the current film of the same title!!!!!

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Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Year: 1941

Video: Xvid

Audio: Mp3 192Kbps

Ripper - Ichi Coo

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Synopsis:

Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a regular oddity; a comedy directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. The director takes Norman Krasna's screen play and gives it an elegant treatment.

The idea of technicality annulling a marriage is at the center of the story. When David Smith is told about it, he sees the possibility of not telling his wife. Ann and David have a strange married life. They love each other dearly and they seem to work at maintaining their union as a fun enterprise where they are playful and do unexpected things to please one another. David miscalculates Ann's reaction to his playing a joke and not telling her about their new status.

The revelation at the beginning of the film is made known to Ann, who goes along with the joke expecting to be asked that same day to run to a justice of the peace to get married again. When David doesn't act on what for Ann seems to be essential, she flies into a rage and vows to get even with David.

The film is a joy to watch because of the two stars. Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery were two charismatic performers that had an uncanny sense of timing. They make a delicious couple that deserve to be happy, even at the expense of making each other crazy in the process. Just to see a playful Carole Lombard giving a razor shave to Robert Montgomery is well worth the price of admission!

The rest of the cast is outstanding. Gene Raymond plays David's partner, Jefferson Custer, an upright man who admires Ann from a distance. Jack Carson is excellent as the bad influence for David. Philip Mervale and Lucile Watson are seen as Jeff's parents.

There is a cameo from the director that passes by quickly and if the viewer is not paying attention, it may well be missed. This film proves Alfred Hitchcock could have tried his hand at more comedies because he seems to be a natural in the genre.

Enjoy.