Call It a Day
Call It a Day

Call It a Day

1937Movie90 minEnglish

The various members of the middle-class Hilton family have a series of romantic misadventures during one eventful spring day.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Vincent ShermanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite decides to run away from her conventional life and family for a few days to pursue a new romance. Her sudden departure throws her family into disarray as they attempt to understand her motives and deal with the consequences. The film explores themes of marital dissatisfaction and the search for personal fulfillment.

Critical Reception

Call It a Day received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its lighthearted approach to domestic drama and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking in depth. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, if unremarkable, romantic comedy of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and Kay Francis's sophisticated performance.
  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot common in romantic comedies of the 1930s.
  • Enjoyed as a pleasant, escapist diversion for audiences of the time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a competent and entertaining romantic comedy that offered lighthearted escapism.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a play of the same name by Dodie Smith, which was also a success on Broadway.

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