Mr. Deeds Goes To Town is a true classic. It is not as famous as other Capra films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington or It's a Wonderful Life, but it is more entertaining than either of those. Gary Cooper's best role was in High Noon, but Mr. Deeds is probably his most enjoyable role. This is a movie I can watch repeatedly and not get tired of.
Cooper and Jean Arthur are wonderful together in this film. It ranks with Meet John Doe & You Can't Take it With You as my favorite Capra filmns. It follows a favorite theme of Capra's: a simple man is exploited by rich, corrupt people. In this case, they are trying to take away the inheritance Longfellow has recieved from a distant relative.
There is nothing bad I can say about this movie. It's hilarious, touching and very entertaining. Gary Cooper is my favorite movie actor and here he completely shines. Mr. Deeds is another gem from Frank Capra.
Cooper and Jean Arthur are wonderful together in this film. It ranks with Meet John Doe & You Can't Take it With You as my favorite Capra filmns. It follows a favorite theme of Capra's: a simple man is exploited by rich, corrupt people. In this case, they are trying to take away the inheritance Longfellow has recieved from a distant relative.
There is nothing bad I can say about this movie. It's hilarious, touching and very entertaining. Gary Cooper is my favorite movie actor and here he completely shines. Mr. Deeds is another gem from Frank Capra.