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When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.
Stanley Andrews
- Police Captain Jackson
- (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
- Saleswoman
- (uncredited)
Richard Barbee
- Third Partner
- (uncredited)
Benny Bartlett
- Newsboy
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIt was reported (on American Movie Classics rotation of classic movies, back when they showed uninterrupted classic films) that all of the furs and jewelry used in this film were real and that guards were posted during shooting to ensure that none of the valuables disappeared.
- GoofsDuring automat free-for-fall, one of the customers drops a tray full of dishes which are clearly attached to the tray; the dishes don't even move when the tray hits the floor.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits are shown over a lady applying jewelry, stockings, and perfume.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "NON C'È TEMPO PER L'AMORE (1943) + CHE BELLA VITA! (Un colpo di fortuna, 1937)" (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
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A great screwball comedy
Easy Living ranks among the funniest screwball comedies of all time. It is Preston Sturges at his best with manic energies and surprising twists galore. This delightfully original comedy of misunderstandings pays homage to Oliver Goldsmith and Richard Sheridan with a touch of P.G. Wodehouse thrown in for good measure. All of the characters, even the peripheral ones, are richly rendered with motivations we can instantly understand and empathize with. The principals -- Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold, and Ray Milland -- are perfectly cast and have a field day with their roles. Arthur in particular is adorable as, bewildered but good hearted, she deals with an inexplicable turn of events that throws her life upside down. Just as exquisitely acted are the supporting roles of legendary character actors like Luis Alberni and Franklin Pangborn. The net result is an uproarious film that makes you laugh all over again when you think of it after the fact.
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- Jul 30, 2005
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- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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