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It's love at first sight for Peter (James Stewart) when he spots Francey (Ginger Rogers) in a dance hall in "Vivacious Lady," a 1938 comedy also starring Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi and James Ellison. Stewart is a college professor, and the son of the university president. He's engaged to a drab young woman from a very good family. When he goes to a dance hall to get his cousin Keith (Ellison) so they make their train, he sees Ginger, whom his cousin is also attracted to. By the next day, Stewart and Rogers are married and on their way back to the college town to face the family.

However, facing the family isn't too easy. Peter's domineering father keeps ordering him around, his mother keeps getting faint from a weak heart whenever there's a conflict...and somehow, no one knows that Francey and Peter are married and think she's dating Keith. Then, in order to get her into the prom, they have to say she's a botany student. One of the best scenes occurs at the prom, when Francey and Peter's fiancé get into a horrific catfight outside of the dance just as Peter brings his father out in another attempt to announce he's married.

But the best scene takes place in the room Francey has rented. She has a temperamental Murphy bed, and Stewart does everything he can to bring it down - banging doors, drawers, stomping, hoping it will fall.

Stewart is delightful as a young man who has to decide on priorities, and Rogers is a great match for him. She is incredibly beautiful in this movie. Handsome James Ellison gives a wonderful performance as cousin Keith, and Coburn and Bondi are perfect as the parents.

A light movie, some great scenes, fantastic stars glowing with youth - you can't ask for more.

This is a fun,enjoyable comedy starring two screen legends in their early prime.Ginger Rogers and James Stewart are fine in the leads,but are given a run for the money in the acting department by Charles Coburn and Beulah Bondi.As Stewart's parents they almost steal the show. James Ellison,who I've only seen in De Mille's "The Plainsman" (1936), is serviceable as the second-lead who loses the girl.There's one big highlight in this movie that stands out: The cat fight with Rogers and sparring partner Frances Mercer. It's a hilarious moment.George Stevens keeps the movie bright and funny. If you ever catch this little gem you won't be disappointed.

This film is a joy from beginning to end! It's filled with many great comedic moments: Stewart getting drunk in the classroom, Roger's & Stewart's fiancee fighting in the garden (I read in Ginger's autobiography that she was wearing hockey shin guards when she was kicked!), when Ginger and her mother-in-law are dancing, and the latter's husband comes in (!).

The only "exasperating" part is Stewart's character's cowardice to tell his parents that he's married; but, without it, there wouldn't be any film!

The only Rogers film I personally like better than this film (and, only slightly) is "Bachelor Mother". But, SEE THIS!

Norm

On a rare showing on TCM, I fell in love with this movie! A wonderful pairing of the fiery Rogers and a timid Stewart, made the chemistry between the two believable.

On a trip to the city, Stewart meets, falls for, and marries Rogers only later realizing his staunch and rigid father would never approve. Taking her back to his small town, Stewart places her in a home for unmarried girls, until he can break the news to his father that he married a showgirl.

I loved the setting of this movie, and being in black and white only enhanced the scenes. If you liked "The Philadelphia Story" you'll love this! A classic boy-meets-girl, story with delightful humor and a believable romance...

The picture focuses a ingenuous , mild-mannered teacher (James Stewart) , he goes N.Y.City and he meets a beautiful chorus girl (Ginger Rogers) from Broadway . But the problems are always cropping up when he must tell their marriage to the conservative parents (Charles Coburn , Belulah Bondi) and his former bride .

The picture displays screwball comedy , romance , jokes , giggles and lots of amusement . The film highlights are : the struggle between the fiancée and wife in public presence , a drunk Stewart explaining the lesson and the room family dancing in the face of Charles Coburn . However , being eventually hampered by racist stereotypes on the black people characterizations (the two black servants). James Stewart and Ginger Rogers are awesome , both of whom are top-notch comedy actors . Stewart is a phenomenal comedian as he proved in : ¨It's a wonderful life¨ , ¨Shop Around of corner¨ and ¨Philadelpia story¨ . Ginger Rogers is number one as the best dancer actress (though here she only carries out one dance) ; besides , being a riveting comedian and she won an Academy Award for her portrayal in ¨Kitty Foyle : Natural history of a woman¨ . The support cast is first range : Charles Coburn , James Ellison , Jack Carson and Belulah Bondi , this is one of five times that she portrayed James Stewart's mother . And Hattie McDaniel , she is a number of ways , superior to most of the white folks surrounding her , she was the first African-American to win an Oscar (Gone with the wind). The motion picture was magnificently directed by George Stevens who obtained two Oscars and directed excellent movies (Shane , Giant , Gunga Din , A place in the sun). The picture will appeal to sparkling romantic comedy enthusiasts and Stewart , Rogers fans .

The only pairing of Ginger and Jimmy Stewart is a remarkable comedy with almost no wasted moments. Ginger's sex appeal is much in evidence in this film -- indeed, the film is full of sexual tension as Ginger and Jimmy strive to consummate their marriage -- but are constantly interrupted. In addition to many and varied bits of comedy, there is also a great little dance number where Ginger and Beluah Bondi (!) do the "Big Apple." The cast is perfect and the comedy is timeless. Too bad this is not out on video or DVD! One of the best Ginger solo starring efforts, and watchable again and again!

I came across this movie on AMC a couple of weeks ago, and had never seen it before. I am a fan of James Stewart, and was surprised to see him opposite Ginger Rogers......The two worked great together! This movie had some great lines and some very funny scenes. Willie Best, who plays the train cabin steward is very funny. Jimmy is a college professor who marry's a show girl. On his arrival home he has to get the nerve up to tell his parents about his marriage, especially his father. His father is the very staunch President of the University where Jimmy teaches, and is very hung up on appearances and the reputation of his name and family. The interaction between Ginger and Jimmy's old girl friend are quit good as is that of Jimmy's mom and Ginger. I would recommend this movie to anyone.

A young professor (Jimmy Stewart) meets a nightclub singer (Ginger Rogers) and it's love at first sight. After a whirlwind courtship, the two marry. He takes her home to meet his conservative parents, but when he gets there he chickens out of telling them about their marriage. The rest of the movie is Jimmy trying to work up the nerve to tell them while everybody gets the wrong idea about Ginger.

Ginger's great and she does have nice chemistry with Jimmy. The problem is Jimmy's character is so weak that it's hard to sympathize with him. As the movie progresses you find yourself thinking that Ginger could (and should) do better. It's still enjoyable, helped by a great cast. Love the catfight scene. But something is definitely missing. See it for Ginger because she's terrific in this.

This premise of this movie, remarkably spineless son can't tell his parent's he's married an oddly forgiving nightclub singer, is pretty absurd, but what the movie lacks in sense it makes up for in humor. It's a very likable movie with a typically engaging performance by Rogers and a typically amiable one by Stewart.

The funny thing about this movie is it accepts the family dynamics as just another wacky family, and by the standards of 1940s screwball comedies I suppose it is, but I couldn't help but think about how you could take the same family dynamic - dominating patriarch, a frail, timorous wife, two sons, one fearful and the other somewhat dissolute - and you've the makings of some grim stage drama by Arthur Miller or someone.

Well, that's the danger of getting older; when I was watching every old movie as a teenager I was oblivious to these contextual issues, but happily I am still able to enjoy a dopey comedy like this one.

I am, admittedly, a Ginger Rogers and James Stewart fan, and though there seems good chemistry between them in this film, I found the film rather tedious and frustrating to watch. The story line is good but some elements drag on too long. I will say that this is the only film I've seen James Stewart in where I feel like he really needs a kick in the pants! His character is so much of a milquetoast as to be almost beyond belief, although he finally does assert himself much later in the picture.

Ginger is lovely and charming, and this is a good role for her. Beulah Bondi is a joy, and if you've never seen her dance, you're in for a surprise! I gave this film seven stars, mostly because of Ginger and Beulah, as they are truly the bright spots of this otherwise only-worthy-of-four-stars movie.

It is no secret that my all-time favorite actor is Jimmy Stewart. Every Oscar season, I get an opportunity to catch up on some of his films I haven't seen. Today, Turner Classic Movies played Vivacious Lady. This two-time academy award nominee was a very fun film.

Ginger Rogers' upbeat and fun-loving leading lady is perfect opposite Stewart's shy, but stouthearted leading man. The two work amazing together. It is the epitome of the screwball comedic-romance popular in the 30' and 40's. I have never been a big fan of Ginger Rogers, but I love her in this.

If you can tear yourself away from whiz-bang special effects and poorly-written blockbusters featuring today's megastars... movies like these are worth a look. Not only are the actors much more interesting, but the writing is superior to the majority of films released today.

Quite enjoyable, though it feels like it could be just a bit better. James Stewart plays an uptight college professor who goes to the big city looking for his wild niece. There he also picks up a wife, gorgeous night club singer Ginger Rogers. He knows right away that his conservative father (who is also his boss), Charles Coburn, will not approve of it, so he pretends the girl belongs to his friend, Keith (James Ellison). The big positive of this movie: Ginger. This is easily one of her best roles. She's fantastic. No one else, though, gets much of a chance to shine (with one small exception: Beaulah Bondi, as Stewart's mom). Coburn is a really funny guy, so it's a shame to see him playing such a prick. Stewart never has much to do, and has a late movie drunk act that is, as they always are in classic Hollywood, embarrassing. The film also relies too much on racial humor, including an incredibly unfunny pseudo-sex joke involving Hattie McDaniel. This is still a good time.

I have to confess that I was expecting a whole lot more from Vivacious Lady with the two stars in their only screen teaming and a director like George Stevens. Vivacious Lady just didn't do all that much for me.

The problem I think lays with James Stewart. At the time he was the tall gawky fellow whose innate decency won the girl over to him. He played that part in most of his early films and a lot of his later ones.

Here though I can't believe Ginger Rogers wasted her time with him. Stewart is a professor of botany at a small college where his father, Charles Coburn is president. He's been sent to New York to track down and bring back his playboy cousin, James Ellison.

Jimmy finds Ellison at a nightclub where he's been putting the moves on singer Ginger Rogers. Of course what happens is that Jimmy in turn falls for Ginger and then in 24 hours winds up married to her.

After that the rest of the film is devoted to breaking the news to dear old dad who's one fathead lummox of a man. I'm still trying to figure out why Ginger if she didn't fall for Ellison in the first place, that she didn't walk out and have the marriage annulled.

It's a case of pushing Jimmy Stewart's screen persona a bit too far. It made no sense for me and Jimmy Stewart is my favorite among the old Hollywood stars. What laughs are in this film come from Ginger Rogers. Fans of her's will love the chick fight she gets into with Frances Mercer who plays Jimmy's rather frigid fiancé from the college.

Still Vivacious Lady was a major disappointment. No one as vivacious as Ginger should have been wasting her time on this whole family.

a romantic comedy. maybe, a perfect one. because it has all expected ingredients. and, sure, the right actors . it is amusing and touching and courageous. and James Stewart gives his the best in a role who, at the first sigh, reminds many others. because it is so simple. a dysfunctional family, a seductive young woman, a secret and the glamour of Ginger Rogers. all as part of a so contemporary film, ironic, great and real lovely.

This is a good film--complete with excellent acting, direction, etc. However, despite all the good there is in the film, the film just didn't come together as well as it could--probably due to a slight miscasting of both leads and because of a major plot hole. The main theme of the movie involves Stewart's family not approving of "that kind of woman" but Ginger Rogers just seems too nice and "swell" for the family to be that disapproving of her. Perhaps a slightly slinkier actress like Joan Crawford could have carried it off better. Also, Jimmy Stewart just didn't seem all that believable as a rich kid. I really can't blame the studio too much as Stewart was still a few years from becoming a star, but his mid-western style just seemed a little out of place. Plus, he was a total wimp throughout the movie. After all, this guy would never tell his parents that he married Ginger because both his mother and father are highly manipulative people (in different ways)--is THIS the sort of character you can care about--not me! So why would Ginger want him after time and again he pretended he didn't even know her and they were husband and wife?! This is just too contrived to be believable.

So with a score of 6, it's STILL a good film. I particularly liked the cat fight scene--it's one of the funniest and enjoyable fight between women in the history of film. Too bad this great scene is wasted, as with better casting and a much stronger script it might have merited an even higher score and would be more than just a time-passer.

I admit to being a fan of romantic comedies. This is one of the very best. Stewart and Rogers are fantastic and surrounded by a great cast - most particularly Beulah Bondi and Grady Sutton.

The best part for 21st century viewers of the "ancient" classic is the amount of sexual tension the director (and Stewart and Rogers) put in the film. The scenes with the murphy bed in Roger's apartment are among the funniest and sexiest every filmed. I'm surprised this got by the censors back then! The pace of the film is excellent, the characters are charming, the romance is engaging, the acting is superb, and the writing is even more so.

Why this is not available on DVD is beyond me. If you get the chance, watch this film.

This is a movie full of Love, Comedy, and Romance all in one excellent movie. We can't get enough of it! All actors did an excellent job in this one. This is one movie we will never get tired of. It is always so refreshing to find a movie like this. If you are feeling down and out this will be a excellent pick-me up.

I never really knew about Beulah Bondi who plays James Stewart's mom, she is great in this movie. In fact she played his mother in a few other movies. I just realized she was in Tammy and the Doctor (1963) as Annie Call and she was very good in that too.

If you like this movie with Ginger Rogers, you will also like "The Major and the Minor".

Another actor I never really knew about is James Ellison, who plays James Stewart's cousin. I really loved him in this movie and would love to see more of his movies. A real handsome man and love to hear his voice.

Professor Peter Morgan, Jr. (James Stewart) falls head over heels for nightclub singer Francey Morgan (Ginger Rogers). She takes a liking to his Jimmy Stewart-ness. They get a quickie marriage but he fears that not everybody in his small town high class life would be supportive. He's most worried about his sick mother. He's bringing his drunken cousin Keith home who is the only one that knows about the marriage. Francey pretends to be one of the students and Keith's girlfriend.

This starts ahead of the game with the nice charm of the two leads. They're nice and fun together. They could do with a funnier meet-cute but otherwise, Stewart sells the heck out of the chemistry. He's not a big star yet at this point. She's rough and tumble. He's as gentle as Jimmy Stewart. The movie works whenever they're together accentuating their differences. I do wish that she gets into more cat fights. The premise does start running out of steam. At some point, he has to reveal the secret and there's no ticking clock to when that happens. There's also the question of stakes. It's not the highest other than his mother. Mother actually has a more compelling parallel story and the older half adds some needed character growth. It's a low stakes rom-com and it's very fine.

I read a couple of bad reviews for this movie. But as I started watching it, I liked it. James Stewart and Ginger Rogers were both doing a good job and I really liked Stewart's character. But the movie went nowhere.

It is just a one joke movie that is extended painfully long. It like a chewing gum really. You enjoy it in the start, it has good flavor. But as time goes on it becomes bland and then finally it seems to use up all the moisture in your mouth making it dry.

A pity really, because with a good plot they could have been able to make a fine movie.