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Its production quality shows the strains of the first couple of years of the studios, even the big ones like MGM, in adapting to sound and other technical improvements in movies. Unfortunately, the main love interest, Rod La Rocque, was so stilted. It's a romantic comedy with Norma Shearer and a supporting cast that includes a lovely Hedda Hopper and a formidable Marie Dressler.
Even the main butler and maid contribute to the humor in this film. Fade to black. This is an instance when one role so affects the whole film negatively. Her strange, yet appealing posturing and "affair with the camera" are evident throughout -- and she hits every emotional note, genuinely and on target. So if you stumble across it as I did, sure, go ahead, stick around.
She and Kitty dominate most of the scenes they are in together. The cynicism contributes to some hilarious scenes in which the players crack up among themselves. Critics generally preferred Tallulah's rendition to Shearer's.
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American, Code, Critic, Divorce, Marriage, Performance, Snobbery
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Based On: based on plays
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8SimonJack
Early melodrama and comedy with bite
"Let Us Be Gay" is an early sound picture of comedy, romance and drama.
The story is based on a play by American playwright Rachel Crothers. It reflects the undertone of true love, not just romance between a couple. And, it's a picture of marriage, infidelity and tested love. It might be as well for you to assist her." Perkins, "That's just where I'm going, and without any suggestions from you."
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Slight but Amusing
I happened to channel surf to Turner Classic Movies just as this one was beginning last night, and once I got past the unlikely opening sequence I couldn't possibly turn away from the unlikely rest of it.
Her Pre-Code persona brings a very specific brand to the table, and it’s made up of two parts. No, let NORMA SHEARER be gay!