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Barbara StanwyckHenry FondaSam LeveneFrances Mercer
DIRECTOR
Leigh Jason
SYNOPSICS
The Mad Miss Manton (1938) is a English movie. Leigh Jason has directed this movie. Barbara Stanwyck,Henry Fonda,Sam Levene,Frances Mercer are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1938. The Mad Miss Manton (1938) is considered one of the best Comedy,Crime,Mystery,Romance movie in India and around the world.
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The Mad Miss Manton (1938) Reviews
beautiful young Stanwyck and handsome Fonda
This is a delightful comedy/mystery, very much of its time, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. Stanwyck does a great job as a madcap socialite (though the title would have you think she's a crazy bag lady) who gets involved in a murder and with reporter Fonda. Miss Manton has a mouthy maid played by Hattie McDaniel (listed as McDaniels in the credits) and many girlfriends, all of whom are at her beck and call. Stanwyck's gift for comedy is apparent, and Manton was a perfect character for her - sophisticated, clever, and vulnerable. Fonda is very juvenile and ardent. They make a great pair.
Stanwyck & Fonda better than Tracy and Hepburn
This movie, a warmup for Stanwyck and Fonda for the later The Lady Eve, is entirely enjoyable. A lighthearted piece of fluff, true, but everybody is having such a good time that it becomes totally infectious. Stanwyck, a rich deb, while walking her dogs in the middle of night, stumbles over a murdered man who disappears when she summons the police, of course. Fonda, a news editor/reporter, castigates her in print, and she threatens to sue. They, in the time-honored tradition of Hollywood comedy/mysteries, jointly, and sometimes separately and at loggers head, try to solve the mystery and find the murderer. Stanwyck is aided by a cohort of fellow debutantes, who do things helter-skelter en masse. The scene when Stanwyck sics 'em on Fonda ("Get him, girls"), with Fonda crawfishing as they advance, alone is worth the price of admission, as is the final avowal of love and proposal of marriage.
While its plot isn't perfect, it is a lot of fun
This was one of many Hollywood films of the 1930s that tried to cash in on the Nick and Nora Charles phenomenon. Americans loved the Thin Man movies and so there were many similar films, such as this film. THE MAD MISS MANTON was similar to the Thin Man films because it relied heavily on sophisticated comedy and the actual murder plot was, at best, secondary. Plus, like Nick Charles, Miss Manton was a rich society party girl. Since the plot isn't exactly relevant, the repartee between Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda is excellent and a lot of fun to watch. In particular, I liked the scene when they first met--she slapped him and without any hesitation, he slapped her right back! In addition to their wonderful scenes together, Hattie McDaniel was excellent in a supporting role. Instead of the usual Black maid part, she was very sassy and smart--dishing it out every bit as well as anyone else! So if you are looking for a fun "turn off your brain and just enjoy" film from Hollywood's Golden Age, look no further. You're bound to enjoy this film immensely--provided you don't worry about the unnecessary details (such as the plot or how unbelievably stupid the cops are in the film).
good movie, a must see for true movie buffs
This is one pip of a movie, that is definitely funnier now in the age of political correctness. An obscure comedy that truly utilizes all the cast members involved in a great screwball of a movie. If you truly are a movie buff and love the classics, this is one movie you must find and watch for yourself. Some exceptionally classic lines that are true today as they were back in 1938.
A cute little movie for Barbara Stanwyck fans
Barbara Stanwyck was 31 years old playing opposite stone-faced 33 year old Henry Fonda in this comedy love story/murder mystery, and if you want to see how Barbara steals every scene, this is a good one to watch. This movie was selected by TCM as one of the films to highlight for their series "Black Images in Hollywood" due to the presence of Hattie McDaniel just prior to her Oscar-winning performance the next year in "Gone With the Wind." Hattie plays a sassy-talking maid for delicious comic relief. But it's a small role for Hattie and the main focus is on the delightful Barbara. There is an interesting scene at the end of the movie which foretells the use of S.W.A.T. teams today in both the cinema and on the streets. All in all, this is a pleasant movie to while away an afternoon with a friend, and who knows, you may even want to re-visit it again in a few years.