Part of our Screwball Comedy Series with Fred Fuchs
Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos. We’ve curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre.
We’ll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film.
Fred Fuchs
A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group.
Watch the movie and stay for a talk and Q&A with Hollywood Producer Fred Fuchs.
Romantic Comedy
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Starring Fredric March, Gary Cooper, Miriam Hopkins
Painter George (Gary Cooper) and playwright Thomas (Fredric March) are two Americans sharing a Paris apartment. They’re also rivals for the affection of commercial artist Gilda (Miriam Hopkins). When the plucky Gilda moves in, with the express understanding that there will be no funny business, the rivalry between George and Thomas heats up even further. Then Thomas heads to London when one of his plays is being produced there, leaving George free to make his move.
