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ComédieAnnée1947Durée1h 22mIMDb6.3

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ComédieRomance

A Kansas bumpkin goes to Hollywood to become a movie star and gets a job burlesquing his favorite actor - only he thinks the role is serious.

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Bande-annonce

Casting

RA

Robert Alton

Director

Red Skelton

Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage

Virginia O'Brien

Phyllis Montague

Gloria Grahame

Beulah Baxter

Leon Ames

Lawrence Rupert

Alan Mowbray

Frank Mulvaney

Charles D. Brown

Jeff Baird

Hugo Haas

Von Strutt - Director

HH

Harry Hayden

Mr. Gashwiler

Tom Trout

Marty

Douglas Fowley

Phil

Dick Wessel

Chick

Tom Dugan

Sam Montague

Morris Ankrum

Goodfellow's Club Manager

Phil Arnold

Shorty

King Baggot

Man in Audience

PB

Polly Bailey

Mother in Theatre

Charles Bates

Boy in Theatre

BB

Brandon Beach

Club Member

GW

George Wells

Writer

LB

Lou Breslow

Writer

HL

Harry Leon Wilson

Writer

GS

George S. Kaufman

Writer

Marc Connelly

Writer

Commentaires

9 commentaires

ufuomamcdermottMay 30, 2023

Achille yaoviMay 29, 2023

source: Merton of the Movies

143saliNov 18, 2022

Alex RendellNov 16, 2022

Merton of the Movies

ابراهيم خديجةNov 16, 2022

If "slapstick" is your genre here is one of the best. I saw it in 1947 or -48 shortly after its release. I have been on the lookout for it on tape but to no avail. Hopefully it will be preserved as one of the outstanding examples of "slapstick".

Evergreen.indieNov 16, 2022

Kansas theater usher (and dramatic acting school graduate!) thwarts a robbery and is brought out to Hollywood by train in the Silent Era strictly for quick publicity; he winds up living on a park bench waiting for an acting job, and finally gets one filling in for his idol, an irresponsible star who's been hitting the bottle. Third film-version of a play by Marc Connelly and George S. Kaufman, based on Harry Leon Wilson's book, now revamped as a comedic vehicle for Red Skelton. Earliest scenes are best, with our dimply, aw-shucks hero politely scheming his way onto movie sets, with amusing results. Slapstick sequence at a high-toned Men's Club seems to belong to a different picture, although the pay-off there is also funny. Runs out of steam towards the end, however Skelton and Virginia O'Brien are a good match. Direction by former-choreographer Robert Alton is quick on its feet, and there are some big laughs in the first hour. **1/2 from ****

Miss DinaNov 16, 2022

This is a pleasant little movie starring Red Skelton and Virginia O'Brien as actors in the infancy of the silent era. I enjoyed the film, but I didn't find it as entertaining as the three previous film reviewers. Both Red Skelton and Virginia O'Brien turned in nice performances; I kept waiting for her to sing at least one song, but it never happened. Gloria Grahame and Leon Ames also were believable in their roles. The movie was rather predictable and reminds one of Singin' in the Rain in spots. It is a movie worth checking out, but I won't be watching it again.

𝐾𝑖𝑑𝑎 𝐼𝑏𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑚✪Nov 16, 2022

Today as part of a Red Skelton tribute on his birthday TCM showed this among many of his other movies, and I'd like to say that even though I only tuned in in time to see only half of this movie, Merton was no disappointment! You're not exactly splitting your sides, but you are entertained and amused as long as you are watching it. Skelton makes it look so easy, but achieving what he was able to while keeping his comedy clean as a whistle is pure genius and well worth watching!

Saber ChaibNov 16, 2022

"Merton of the Movies" is one of the best movies I have ever seen, and it is one of my personal favorites. Red Skelton and Virginia O'Brien are both smashing as usual. The role of the naive, unknowing Merton Gill/Clifford Armytage is perfect for Skelton. The role of the knowing, comforting, concerned Phyllis Montague is perfect for O'Brien. It also provides a decent view into the workings of Hollywood and of the private lives of the stars during the silent film era. It is also a very touching movie, as we see O'Brien's increasing concern for Skelton's well-being. This is a must-see for any comedy fan, and those who love a good romance.

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