Man-Proof (1938)

the audience applauded

Thanks for the memories!

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

I like Myrna Loy. I like Franchot Tone. I like Rosalind Russell. I like Walter Pidgeon. I hated this movie.For Rosalind Russell's wedding gown alone this film should get a demerit!!!!! But the problem here is that Myrna Loy's character is despicable...and then we're supposed to forgive her in the end. Bull toddy. The whole basis of the film is that Loy is in love with Walter Pidgeon, but he marries Rosalind Russell. And the depressed Loy sets out to sabotage the marriage and win Pidgeon back. She has no morals and no conscience.Another problem is that she really dislikes Franchot Tone who is friends with Loy's mother. Which of course we know means that Loy and Tone will end up together before the end of the movie.What's good here is a mostly more lighthearted role for Walter Pidgeon than we're used to. And, handles it well. And, Franchot Tone's role is good here, as well. Character actress Nana Bryant as Loy's mother turns in a good performance as well.Honestly, were it not for my desire to watch more Franchot Tone films lately, I wish I had just turned this film off after about the first 20 minutes. Take my advice...do what I should have done.

This movie with Myrna Loy, Franchot Tone, Walter Pidgeon and Rosalind Russell is one of my VERY Favorite movies of all time! I watch it whenever I get a chance!This is a movie you have to watch more than once to get the gist of what is really going on!I love Myrna Loy in this role! I also love her Mom, not to mention Franchot Tone! I think some of the people who reviewed this movie, did not get it!Thanks for the chance to give my view! I rate it 10+ !! So many of us on here just want to know exactly when is this movie going to be added to DVD so we can purchase it? I will be the first one in line!

I should confess up front that Myrna Loy buys the first 6 points just for showing up. That said, I think this movie has been underrated. It's a bit uneven and has some weak moments - self conscious and over wrought, or at least over written. But all in all, there's a lot to like. Myrna Loy, for one. Wait. I said that already. There are two really interesting characters - Loy's and Pigeon's. Russell and Tone are fine, but one dimensional. Meg, Loy's mother, is quite good, if expected. And despite Tone's obvious love for Loy throughout, there's no compelling chemistry between them even at the end when they're supposed to be obviously in love. But the overall package is well worth it.

Okay, so maybe it's really uneven, but there are wonderful moments -- like Myrna Loy's drunk scene, and many of the scenes between Loy and Franchot Tone, especially the "Why didn't we name them Nip and Tuck?" scene in the car. The premise could be promising, but a lot of the dialogue is stilted and silly. However, Myrna insisting that they had oars all the time is great.