Twentieth Century

Twentieth Century (1934)★ 6.9/10

Approved · US · 91 min · May 3, 1934

  • Comedy
  • Romance

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Written by: Charles Bruce Millholland, Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Preston Sturges, Gene Fowler

A flamboyant Broadway impresario who's fallen on hard times tries to get his former lover who has become a Hollywood diva to return and resurrect his failing career.

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Reviews

LLet's Talk About...January 30, 2024
This is one of Howard Hawks' early comedies, but I think it falls short of his best comedic work. The actors' performances in the film are quite theatrical and, to me, lack the comedic touch. Carole Lombard also doesn't bring her usual charm to the role. The scenes on the train aim for screwball comedy, but it feels like they're forcing a neurotic character to create the humor. All in all, it’s kinda disappointing.
PPaula-rainSeptember 7, 2024
Esta é uma das primeiras comédias de Howard Hawks, mas acho que fica aquém de seu melhor trabalho. As atuações são bastante teatrais e, para mim, carecem de toque cômico. Carole Lombard não traz seu charme habitual para o papel. As cenas no trem visam uma comédia maluca, mas parece que estão forçando um personagem neurótico a criar o humor. Resumindo, é meio decepcionante.
TtowtomásSeptember 7, 2024
Esta es una de las primeras comedias de Howard Hawks, pero yo creo que no llega a ser de sus mejores obras cómicas. Las interpretaciones de los actores en la película son bastante teatrales y, para mí, le falta el toque cómico. Carole Lombard tampoco tiene su encanto usual en este papel. Las escenas del tren intentan crear una comedia screwball, pero se siente que están forzando a un personaje neurótico a crear humor. En conclusión, es un poco decepcionante.

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