Enemies of Laughter 2000  N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Joey Travolta
Cast: David Paymer, Judge Reinhold, Rosalind Chao, Beatrice Arthur, Peter Falk, Vanessa Angel, Daphne Zuniga, Kathy Griffin, Marilu Henner, Kristina Fulton, Paul Sampson, Leila Kenzle
Frustrated TV writer Paul Halpern (David Paymer) wrote a play that bombed in L.A. years ago. Now, he is attracted to Carla (Rosalind Chao) who wants Paul's play brought to Broadway, but Paul just wants to forget everything about that ill-fated play.
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Lovers and Other Strangers 1970  PG, 104 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Cy Howard
Cast: Beatrice Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Gig Young, Michael Brandon, Anne Jackson, Bob Dishy, Harry Guardino, Diane Keaton, Anne Meara, Richard S. Castellano
This is the film adaptation of a humorous play, written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, in which two families from different social classes must come together for the ritzy wedding of their children. The song "For All We Know" won an Academy Award, and Richard S. Castellano was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
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Mame 1974   PG, 132 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy
Director: Gene Saks
Cast: Lucille Ball, Robert Preston, Beatrice Arthur, Bruce Davison, Kirby Furlong, Jane Connell, Joyce Van Patten, Doria Cook-Nelson, Don Porter, John McGiver, Audrey Christie, Bobbie Jordan, Patrick Labyorteaux, Lucille Benson, Ruth McDevitt
In this film version of Patrick Dennis' novel–not to be confused with "Auntie Mame" (1958)–Lucille Ball is cast in the title role of Mame who during the 1930s' Depression Era enrolls her nephew Patrick (Kirby Furlong) in a private school and, with help from her friend Vera (Bea Arthur), tries to get into show business. Mame's financial problems are solved when she falls in love with and marries well-to-do Southerner Beauregard Jackson (Robert Preston) and goes to live with him on his plantation. Later, Beauregard dies, and Mame is left to contend with grown-up Patrick (now played by Bruce Davison), his girlfriend Gloria (Doria Cook-Nelson), and her bourgeoisie parents (Audrey Christie and Don Porter). 2 User Reviews
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| | Lucy was Wonderful | Lucy1 08/11/2007 | | Lucille Ball was wonderful as the eccentric auntie Mame. Lucy was better then the loud english woman ( Angela Lansbury) So Enjoy Lucy in this wonderful Musical Comedy !!!!!!!!! I Love Lucy !!!!!!!! |
| | Lucy was good | Dana 101 08/11/2007 | | I love old fashion musicals with lovely music and costumes. Lucy was a 1st class actress with a lot of talent. we miss you lucy - Dana- |
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That Kind of Woman 1959 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Sophia Loren, Tab Hunter, George Sanders, Jack Warden, Barbara Nichols, Keenan Wynn, Beatrice Arthur, Peter R.J. Deyell, Stephen Bolster
Kay (Sophia Loren) is the mistress of a millionaire (George Sanders). On a train trip, she meets a soldier (Tab Hunter) and they hit it off. However, it ultimately becomes a decision between love and wealth for Kay. Remake of "Shopworn Angel."
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| 1. Enemies of Laughter (2000)
2. Lovers and Other Strangers (1970)
3. Mame (1974)
4. That Kind of Woman (1959)
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