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Broadminded (1931)
Broad Minded stars Joe E. Brown is good for laughs!
Broad Minded stars the one and only Joe E. Brown as Ossie Simpson providing laugh after laugh in this funny movie. William Collier, Marjorie White, Grayce Hampton, Thelma Todd, Ona Munson, and Bela Lugosi make a strong supporting cast. William Collier does a great job as the straight man to Joe E. Brown's funny man. Marjorie White a real scene stealer, is the perfect girlfriend for Joe E. Brown's character. Bela Lugosi surprisingly is actually funny in places. The different sets provide the viewer with a glimpse of 1931's America. The story has Jack Hackett's cousin Ossie Simpson escort him from New York to California with instructions from the father to avoid women. And so the scene is set for 65 minutes filled with laughs.
Alibi Ike (1935)
Feel good movie hits a home run
The Chicago Cubs finally win the pennant! And it takes Joe E. Brown's immortal character Alibi Ike to do it. William Frawley once again is superb in the supporting role, as the manager. Olivia De Havilland shines as the love interest. The rest of the supporting cast which includes Ruth Donnelly and Roscoe Karns are excellent. Director Raymond Enright keeps the film moving along in good fashion. The movie is predictable but it's a lot of fun getting to the end. The ending puts a lasting smile on one's face reminiscent of the movie "Some Like It Hot". This feel good movie hits a home run with this viewer. Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy!