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Il fantino di Kent

Titolo originale: The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
  • 1936
  • Approved
  • 1h 22min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
6,9/10
2365
LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
Jean Arthur and William Powell in Il fantino di Kent (1936)
Screwball ComedyComedyMystery

Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaA wealthy mystery writer uses her doctor ex-husband's non-payment of alimony to coerce him into a reconciliation.A wealthy mystery writer uses her doctor ex-husband's non-payment of alimony to coerce him into a reconciliation.A wealthy mystery writer uses her doctor ex-husband's non-payment of alimony to coerce him into a reconciliation.

  • Regia
    • Stephen Roberts
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Anthony Veiller
    • James Edward Grant
  • Star
    • William Powell
    • Jean Arthur
    • James Gleason
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    6,9/10
    2365
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Stephen Roberts
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Anthony Veiller
      • James Edward Grant
    • Star
      • William Powell
      • Jean Arthur
      • James Gleason
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    • 26Recensioni della critica
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    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Dr. Lawrence Bradford
    Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur
    • Paula Bradford
    James Gleason
    James Gleason
    • Inspector Corrigan
    Eric Blore
    Eric Blore
    • Stokes
    Robert Armstrong
    Robert Armstrong
    • Nick Martel
    Lila Lee
    Lila Lee
    • Miss Prentiss
    Grant Mitchell
    Grant Mitchell
    • John Summers
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    • Mrs. Summers
    Ralph Morgan
    Ralph Morgan
    • Leroy Hutchins
    Lucile Gleason
    Lucile Gleason
    • Mrs. Hutchins
    Johnny Arthur
    Johnny Arthur
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    Stanley Blystone
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    Tom Brower
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    Spencer Charters
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      • James Edward Grant
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    7Art-22

    Topnotch entertainment in an outlandish murder mystery.

    The comic banter between William Powell and Jean Arthur is the highlight of this murder mystery, which has one of the most bizarre and unlikely plots ever. Powell is probably the most suave detective of the 30's, and Arthur has a unique voice which often sounds like a succession of tiny tinkly bells. They are extremely fun to watch, so take the brashness of the plot with a grain of salt and just enjoy seeing it unfold. Eric Blore also has some comic turns as Powell's butler.

    Powell's contract with MGM included a clause which allowed him to reject being loaned out to another studio, but he wanted to work again with Arthur and he liked the script, so he eagerly accepted the assignment. They had worked together in two 1929 Paramount films, The Canary Murder Case and The Greene Murder Case, both in the Philo Vance series.
    7blanche-2

    Powell solves a mystery with another partner

    William Powell is a doctor dealing with a murder and an ex-wife in "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford," also starring Jean Arthur, Eric Blore, and James Gleason.

    It seems that Powell had chemistry going with just about any woman with whom he was teamed. Though he and Myrna Loy were the perfect screen couple, the actor made a couple of other "Thin Man" type movies, one with Ginger Rogers and this one with Arthur, both to very good effect.

    Somehow one never gets tired of seeing Powell as a witty, debonair professional and "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford" is no exception. The ex-Mrs. B has Mr. B served with a subpoena for back alimony and then moves back in to help him solve a mystery that she's dragged him into. And this isn't the first time she's done that!

    It almost seems as though there was a "Bradford" film before this one or that this was intended to be the first of a series of films - Mr. B complains that his mystery-writer ex is constantly bringing him into cases.

    This time, a jockey riding the favorite horse in a raise mysteriously falls off the horse and dies right before the finish line.

    The solution of the case is kind of outlandish but it's beside the point. The point is the banter between the couple and the interference of the ex-Mrs. B. Jean Arthur is quite glamorous in her role and very funny.

    However, with an actress who comes off as brainy as Arthur does, the humor seems intentional rather than featherbrained.

    I suspect the writer had something else in mind - say, the wacky side of Carole Lombard. When Arthur hears that the police have arrived, she says, "Ah, it's probably about my alimony. I've been waiting for the police to take a hand in it," it's more of a rib to Powell rather than a serious statement. It still works well, and it shows how a good actress can make a part her own.

    Definitely worth watching, as William Powell and Jean Arthur always were.
    dougdoepke

    The Thin Man Gets a Divorce

    A jockey expires under mysterious circumstances, bringing in an urbane doctor and his ditsy ex-wife.

    Pretty good whodunit. But the real mystery is the reason for this copy cat version of the Thin Man, especially when it's running at the same time as After the Thin Man (1936). Oh well, just one more Hollywood mystery. I suppose the reason has something to do with a change of studios, from MGM to RKO.

    Whatever the solution, the screwball formula works well. Powell and Arthur are both in fine form, along with a fairly colorful cast of supporting players. Actually, the whodunit part is not really played up in a rather complicated screenplay. As expected, the real emphasis is on the two droll leads as they trade snappy dialog in sophisticated fashion. The results come through in highly engaging style. I guess my only remaining point is whether or not RKO has something against little Scottie dogs.
    7AlsExGal

    RKO didn't try too hard with this one..

    ... and yet it still came out pretty entertaining. It is obvious that RKO is trying to imitate the Thin Man series over at MGM, and they did pony up the money to borrow William Powell from MGM as the sleuth/surgeon in this one - yes I said surgeon. The thing is, this one has almost exactly the same skeleton of a plot outline as RKO's "The Star of Midnight" from the year before where Powell is the sleuth and Ginger Rogers is the girl that from the beginning claims she is going to marry him. This film even borrows the music from "Star of Midnight".

    This time it is Jean Arthur as the ex-wife who is awfully chummy with Powell's character, Dr. Bradford, considering they are divorced. What caused the break-up? Another man/woman? Money problems? Bored with each other? Nope. Just that the ex-wife involved the doctor in all of her murder mysteries to the point he was more her co-writer than doctor. Slim reasons for a divorce, thus the chumminess and the easy camaraderie.

    Paula Bradford comes to town on a visit just after a jockey has dropped dead as he was about to win his race. Paula uses a visit from the horse's trainer, Mike North, who believes the jockey was murdered, to get Dr. Bradford involved in a murder case AGAIN. Now overall this film is great fun. One of the problems is that the great Jean Arthur is really miscast as the ex-wife. All the best qualities of Miss Arthur, earthiness and toughness, aren't allowed to do more than peak through with this stilted rather goofy character.

    Also, the story gets quite confusing to the point that it does hold your interest if you can keep pace with it. Also, casting James Gleason, usually the smartest guy in the room, as a cop that can't see that Dr. Bradford has been obviously set up for a second murder for which he had no motive and no weapon just seems outrageous. Even as Dr. Bradford worries about being arrested for this murder, it is impossible to join him in his fears because the set up is just so apparent. Oh, and how do you further confuse an otherwise confusing story? Cast five actors with pencil-thin mustaches that all look the same!

    And yet it's worth a look, because of the stars, because of the pace, and because of the rather outrageous ending. I'd recommend it.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    The Bradfords investigate

    There were quite a few reasons for wanting to see 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford'. Am a fan of classic film. Love it when mystery and comedy go together and the two have gelled well many films in film. William Powell was one of the best when it came to witty and debonair male characters and Jean Arthur was always a charming watch. It was interesting to see how Powell would fare in a 'The Thin Man'-like film with somebody other than Myrna Loy (a legendary partnership).

    Actually thought that Powell fared very well with a female partner other than Loy, in a part that Loy would have filled with effortless ease. Both Powell and Arthur register very well and they are the two main reasons to watch 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford'. Comparisons to the 'Thin Man' series are inevitable, but 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford' really does deserve to stand on its own and be judged separately. While it is not a great film, it to me was enjoyable and worth watching as long as one doesn't expect too much.

    By all means, 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford' has its flaws. The film loses its way somewhat later on, where events get improbable and too reliant on coincidence. The identity and motive of the responsible were not hard to figure out.

    Stephen Roberts' direction is somewhat too workmanlike at best and is not very distinct.

    It is though to the cast's credit that 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford' actually just about works. Powell is debonair, suave, sophisticated and witty, while Arthur is charming, looks amazing and has the right lightness of touch for her role. Powell and Arthur's chemistry may not sparkle as much as Powell with Loy, but they look very natural together and like they were having fun. They are well supported by the rest of the cast. James Gleason is a standout and even more so Eric Blore giving his all in a type of role he played better than most at that time.

    Visually, 'The Ex-Mrs Bradford' looks great. Especially standing out is the way Arthur is photographed. The story on the whole goes at a fast, lively pace and doesn't outstay or feel too thin for its short running time. The script has enough wit and smartness to satisfy.

    Concluding, enjoyable if not mind-blowing. 7/10

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      The last movie directed by Stephen Roberts. He died shortly after the release of this film.
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      The bite of a black widow spider is painful but rarely fatal.
    • Citazioni

      Dr. Lawrence Bradford: What *is* a cocktail dress?

      Paula Bradford: Something to spill cocktails on.

    • Connessioni
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      Wedding March
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      from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

      Music by Felix Mendelssohn

      Arranged by Roy Webb

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    • Data di uscita
      • 13 maggio 1936 (Stati Uniti)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
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    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Santa Anita Park & Racetrack - 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, Stati Uniti(Racetrack exteriors)
    • Azienda produttrice
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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      • 369.000 USD (previsto)
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      • Black and White
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