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Mr. and Mrs. Smith

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When David Smith (Robert Montgomery) concedes to his wife, Ann (Carole Lombard), that he's not quite satisfied with their marriage, the couple's relationship spins into disarray. In the wake of David's confession, Ann learns that because of a legal snafu, they're not actually married. Ann uses her freedom to try the dating market, where she's courted by Jeff Custer (Gene Raymond), one of David's professional colleagues. David's attempts to win her back lead to several humorous situations.

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THR Staff The Hollywood Reporter 03/01/2018
It may be disappointing to many of the followers of Norman Krasna, Alfred Hitchcock and Carole Lombard who expected extreme brilliance from that trio, but there's enough fun in it to send you home happy with your entertainment. Go to Full Review David Parkinson Empire Magazine 03/20/2012
3/5
Some sparkling moments but this rare Hitchcock comedy farce is hit and miss. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery are teamed successfully here in a light and gay marital farce. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 06/30/2024
2.5/4
This is notable for being the only screwball comedy on the director’s Hollywood resume, and we are forever thankful for that. After all, nobody else could have made Psycho or Vertigo, but plenty of other filmmakers could have made Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 02/13/2023
3/5
Carole Lombard does her best in Mr. and Mrs. Smith but the film is more or less a blip in Hitchcock's filmography. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 01/16/2019
2.5/4
Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock has infused Mr. and Mrs. Smith with a light and breezy feel that certainly complements Norman Krasna's less-than-substantial screenplay... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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kennetpon T @Bulldogreviews Dec 24 Funny and lots of fun. Hitchcock should have made more comedies See more aya t @ayaueta Dec 15 hmmm, why such low reviews? from this great screwbal comedy. were people disappointed expecting much more suspense from hitchcock, the master of suspense like his other films or like the 2005 assassin movie w' brad pitt n angelina jolie or the new 2024 spy tv show w' Maya Erskine n donald glover? only other comedy he made was, the trouble with harry, which had more suspense. Carole lombard was the queen of screwball, but who died young while traveling on plane selling warbond. Rip. See more Steve D @RT35616104 05/26/2023 The script is so bad and uninteresting the actors can't do anything with it. See more 02/14/2022 I absolutely loved this movie! Good clean cynical sarcasm and humor are right up my alley! Also, I couldn't get enough of the great 1940s wardrobes and settings👍🏼 See more david b a @RT25449522 08/21/2021 I don't think my expectations are extreme when it comes to comedy, but this movie basically falls flat, is how I would put it. To be more specific as to why, here are three reasons: 1) the humor is not very funny; this is first and foremost a failure of the script and plot line 2) Robert Montgomery seems stiff and somewhat uninvolved. I understand that Cary Grant was the first choice for the part, and indeed he would have brought more energy and dare I say, creativity, to the role 3) the story lacks credibility, and seems to wander a great deal. There are many elements with the potential to be side-splitters, but none are taken advantage of, and then the next comes along, and the next, and the next. I gave this 2 1/2 (not 1) stars primarily due to an enjoyable, radiant performance by Carole Lombard. Unfortunately, that is not enough to make up for the other lacks in the movie. See more 05/02/2021 About as un-Hitchcockian as he got in his Hollywood period. This is possibly why it's routinely disregarded. It's nowhere near the best of his Hollywood era it's true but it's not his worst either. Naked Gun even borrowed one of the jokes 4 decades later. Probably avoid this film if you only watch Hitchcock films for the suspenseful thrillers. Mildly entertaining and whimsically funny at times. Better than I thought it would be. See more Read all reviews
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Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Carole Lombard

Ann

Robert Montgomery

David

Gene Raymond

Jeff

Jack Carson

Chuck

Philip Merivale

Mr. Custer

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Synopsis When David Smith (Robert Montgomery) concedes to his wife, Ann (Carole Lombard), that he's not quite satisfied with their marriage, the couple's relationship spins into disarray. In the wake of David's confession, Ann learns that because of a legal snafu, they're not actually married. Ann uses her freedom to try the dating market, where she's courted by Jeff Custer (Gene Raymond), one of David's professional colleagues. David's attempts to win her back lead to several humorous situations.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Harry E. Edington
Screenwriter
Norman Krasna
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 31, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
1h 35m
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